What is global studies?

Global studies critically examines transnational phenomena from multiple entry points. It is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that includes the study of politics, arts, economics, history, geography, technology, education, the environment, and more. In an increasingly globalized world, it is critical that we engage in collaborative research and dialogue to understand trends, linkages, inequalities, and other global issues.

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At this moment we have the responsibility to double down on our commitment to global education...

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Nicholas Ingersoll poses in front of a ship during his FLAS award year in Russia.

Global Center FLAS fellow featured

November 2019

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships support undergraduate and graduate students around the country, helping them develop knowledge and expertise in less commonly taught languages and cultures such as Arabic, Korean, and Hindi. The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, which houses eight FLAS centers at Indiana University including the Center for the Study of Global Change, provides more FLAS fellowships than any other school in the country.

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Albright Memorial awardees past and present pose for photo with Mrs. Albright and Director Kahn.

Albright Memorial Award Winners Announced

Spring 2019

Congratulations to Zahra Bhoy, 2019 recipient of the Albright Memorial Scholarship, and Mariama Bah, 2019 honorable mention. Established in memory of Dr. David Albright by his widow, Mrs. Ruth Albright, and the Global Center, the Albright Scholarship honors Dr. Albright's passion for international issues and continues his legacy of mentoring students by recognizing a Hamilton Lugar undergraduate student with a strong commitment to international issues.

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Collaboration and innovation are central our research, which explores and provides education on issues of global significance. We aim to create public intellectuals, bring scholars and practitioners into dialogue, and utilize social media and technology to produce new global knowledge for broad audiences.

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