Stories tagged with: Office of Global Affairs and International Studies

The winners of Global Engagement Awards and speakers from the event pose for a photo in the Baker Ballroom
Global Education

OHIO faculty, staff honored for global education, research excellence

Ohio University celebrated its international education programs and honored several individuals for their outstanding global engagement efforts near the end of the fall semester.

Student poses in front of ancient ruins in Greece
Experiential Learning

Exploring ancient ruins and modern classics: A journey to Greece

This classics major is balancing her studies abroad with leadership roles in campus initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to both global experiences and community engagement.

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International Programming

Fulbright-Hays grant will take Ohio educators to Ghana

The four-week trip is designed to strengthen existing ties between OHIO and the West African region

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows and several OHIO  representatives pose for a photo at the College Gate

Fulbright Humphrey Fellows to visit OHIO for Professional Enhancement Workshop on climate change

Ohio University will host 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows for a Professional Enhancement Workshop focused on climate change from March 25-29,

International Week 2024

The 2024 International Street Fair/International Week to celebrate “Connecting Hearts Across Borders” in April

The International Student Union is delighted to present International Week from April 1-7, featuring many familiar favorite events, including the International Street Fair.

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International student outreach makes a world of difference in local schools

OHIO international students bring the world to Southeast Ohio through cultural outreach to students across the region.

Chairman Ilyoshi and Jacob Hiler

47th Miura Visiting Professor shares cross-cultural research efforts to reduce retail waste

When asked to use one word to describe his experience as the 2023 Kohei Miura visiting professor with Chubu University, Jacob Lee Hiler, Ph.D., said it would be “tomodachi” (the Japanese word for “friends”).

Student studying on Chubu University campus

Call for applications for 47th Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship at Chubu University

Ohio University’s Chubu University Relations Committee is now accepting applications for the 47th Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship, named in honor of the founder of Chubu University. 

Dr. Rajindar K. Koshal

Koshal Lecture Series supports speaking engagements to promote global understanding of India

Funding to promote global understanding of Indian culture is available to the OHIO community through the Professors Rajindar and Manjulika Koshal Lecture Series Endowment support fund.

People congregating under blooming cherry trees near the bike path on the Athens campus

Celebrating 50 years of cross-cultural exchange between OHIO and Chubu University

OHIO’s 50-year partnership with Chubu stands as a shining example of academic collaboration and mutual growth, setting the stage for continued cross-cultural understanding and the enrichment of both.

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The Global Mobility Committee seeks study abroad/away proposals

The Global Mobility Committee (GMC) seeks proposals from faculty and staff on all Ohio University campuses who are interested in contributing to student mobility. 

A photo of one of the vending booths at the 2022 International Street Fair

International Week, Street Fair return, vendor registration open

The International Street Fair will be hosted by International Student Union on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin

Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin followed her heart to OHIO, fisheries and water quality

Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin follows her interests, even when they take her to places she doesn’t expect.

Jennifer Nisevich

Jennifer Nisevich awarded the Leo Dowling Award of Excellence

Jennifer Nisevich, associate director for the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office at Ohio University, was recently awarded the Leo Dowling Award of Excellence.

Angelah Bor

Fall Grad Spotlight: Angelah Bor

Angela Bor comes from Kenya and has served as a graduate assistant while earning her master’s degree in international studies from OHIO’s Center for International Studies where she specialized in African Studies. 

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