Global Engagement
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September 11, 2018
Global Islamic Studies Center launches at International Institute
The International Institute has established the Global Islamic Studies Center, a new center focused on the study of global Islamic culture and the study of Muslim societies worldwide.
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September 7, 2018
International Institute receives $12.9M in federal Title VI grants
The International Institute has been awarded $12.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education under its competitive and prestigious Title VI program.
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September 5, 2018
New Weiser Diplomacy Center to bring foreign policy experts to U-M
A $10 million gift from U-M alumni Ron and Eileen Weiser will establish a new diplomacy center to serve as a hub for engagement with the foreign policy community.
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August 30, 2018
International Institute’s Enterprise Fund promotes academic innovations
The International Institute at U-M has awarded the 2018-19 Enterprise Fund to three proposals generated by U-M faculty across various disciplines.
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August 27, 2018
U-M, Notre Dame team up to tell stories of Puerto Rico, encourage action
U-M and Notre Dame are working together on “Listening to Puerto Rico,” a free, online global learning teach-out designed to remind the world of those battling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
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August 8, 2018
Provost’s trip to Africa highlights deep collaborations
Provost Martin Philbert paid visits to a variety of U-M projects during a recent trip to Africa, where his itinerary included stops in Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa.
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June 25, 2018
Professor studies education, conflict, and youth citizenship in conflict-affected areas
From Guatemala to Bosnia and Herzegovina to a refugee camp in Kenya, Michelle Bellino works with youth in conflict-affected sites across the world.
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June 11, 2018
Third Century Initiative changing culture for teaching, learning
A comprehensive look at U-M’s Third Century Initiative shows the teaching and learning program has changed the university’s culture around engaged learning.
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May 24, 2018
U-M, Chinese partner deepen ties with new collaborations
U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have dedicated a new building and signed another 10-year agreement to continue support of their joint institute in China.
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April 26, 2018
Volker Sick receives president’s international education award
Volker Sick has received the President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education for his work promoting study-abroad opportunities among U-M engineering students.
