Stories tagged with: Center for International Studies

CIS launches new, flexible B.A. in International Studies

September 14, 2023 The Center for International Studies (CIS) has launched a new Bachelor of Arts in International Studies for OHIO undergraduates who seek careers and futures that are globally engaged.

Study abroad experience in Spain cements OHIO senior’s goals

August 24, 2023 Ohio University senior Grace Weisel spent two months this summer in Toledo, Spain, immersing herself in a new country by living with a host family, touring the country, and taking classes. 

What a year of teaching in Taiwan has looked like for an OHIO alumna and Fulbright scholar – and why she is staying for another

August 10, 2023 OHIO alumna and Fulbright scholar Alexis Karolin, B.A. ’22, has spent the past year growing personally and professionally while teaching elementary school students in Taipei, Taiwan.

University community mourns Political Science Professor Emeritus Tom Walker

May 19, 2023 The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Thomas Walker, professor emeritus of political science and director emeritus of Latin American studies, who died on May 2.

Spring 2023 Commencement cheers on new Bobcat graduates

May 11, 2023 Bobcats had aplenty to celebrate this past week, with about 3,600 students joining Ohio University’s alumni family during Spring 2023 Commencement.

Gillian Ice named interim associate provost of global affairs

May 4, 2023 Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Gillian Ice as the interim associate provost of global affairs, effective May 15.

Commencement Spotlight: Anastasiia Sakharova

May 3, 2023 Anastasiia Sakharova has several incredibly fond memories from studying and living at OHIO, and they all have one thing in common: they involve friends made at Ohio University.

Ohio University honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and leadership

April 20, 2023 Ohio University celebrated exceptional faculty members during the Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on April 5.

Russ College grant helps promote diversity and inclusion in local schools

April 6, 2023 Professor in Engineering Technology and Management, Yuqiu You, collaborated with AAPI-LEAD employee affinity group to host two global fairs at The Plains Intermediate School and Athens High School.

Global Education Fair aims to increase awareness of diverse cultural groups in the community

April 5, 2023 Aligning with the Ohio Department of Education’s recognized need to prepare students to participate in the interconnected global economy of the 21st century, two schools within the Athens City School District recently hosted Global Education Fairs.

OHIO alumni David Collins, Mike DeNoma, Saumya Pant to speak at Spring Commencement

March 30, 2023 Three Ohio University graduates working in television, international business and higher education will deliver the keynote addresses at the 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 5 and 6.

University Community mourns History Professor Emeritus William Frederick

March 25, 2023 William Frederick was a professor in the History Department in the College of Arts and Sciences and also helped lead development of the Asian Studies program in the Center for International Studies.

Feb. 27 roundtable, musical performance will highlight humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

February 22, 2023 Ohio University's Center for International Studies (CIS) will host a roundtable conversation "Humanitarianism in Ukraine: One Year In," on Monday, Feb. 27, from 12-1:30 p.m. in Baker University Center 240.

Students invited to register by Feb. 22 for Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023

February 17, 2023 Ohio University students are invited to register for the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo by Feb. 22.

Students and scholars will explore Latin American themes in 19th Ohio Latin Americanist Conference on Feb. 24-25

February 16, 2023 Students and scholars will explore Latin American themes, from Andean and Amazonian culture to inclusion and recognition for indigenous peoples, at the 19th Ohio Latin Americanist Conference.