News

Thu, 05/02/2024

KUIA awards 31 grants for research and collaboration abroad

KU International Affairs has awarded more than $58,000 in travel grants to 23 KU faculty members and eight graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad.

Mon, 04/08/2024

Global Scholars to present research April 11

Encompassing a wide range of topics from around the world, 10 University of Kansas seniors will present their internationally focused research at the Global Scholars Research Symposium on April 11.

Mon, 04/01/2024

International Jayhawk Festival to celebrate KU’s global community

Celebrate and explore the diverse cultures and countries that make up the University of Kansas at the International Jayhawk Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. April 17 in the Burge Union. Representing cultures from around the world, the event includes information about KU’s 150-plus study abroad programs and more.

Wed, 03/27/2024

Jack Zhang named inaugural recipient of KUIA Advisory Board International Teaching Award

Jack Zhang, assistant professor of political science, will give a lecture on his work in international education during an award presentation and reception from 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 18 in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room.

Tue, 03/19/2024

Mehrangiz Najafizadeh honored with 2023 Woodyard Award

A KU associate professor of sociology is the recipient of the 2023 George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. She will give a talk on her work during an award presentation and reception at 4 p.m. April 9 in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room.

Mon, 02/12/2024

Jayhawks named semifinalists for student Fulbright awards

Eight University of Kansas students and one alumna have advanced to the semifinalist round for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, which will provide funding to study, conduct research or teach English abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Fri, 02/02/2024

2024 international travel grants open for faculty and graduate students

KU International Affairs is accepting proposals and applications for travel grants that support faculty and graduate student research and collaboration abroad. The deadline for submitting proposals and applications is March 6. Grant recipients will be notified by the end of April.

Fri, 01/26/2024

Jacque Eidson Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to France

Jacque Eidson, a lecturer in the University of Kansas School of Professional Studies, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to travel to France, where she will present on fintech.

Tue, 12/05/2023

15 KU Students Named 2024 Global Scholars

From around the world and across diverse academic units, 15 University of Kansas second-year students have been selected as the 2024 cohort of Global Scholars. In its 13th year, the Global Scholars Program recognizes and encourages undergraduate students who have an interest in international studies and a strong academic record. Elizabeth MacGonagle, associate professor of history and African & African-American studies, directs the program.

Tue, 11/14/2023

International Education Week Recognizes Importance of Global Connections

The University of Kansas is joining higher education institutions across the country to celebrate International Education Week, which runs through Nov. 17. A joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, the week promotes programs that prepare those in the U.S. for a global world and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.

Tue, 11/07/2023

Former ISS Director Receives NAFSA International Volunteer Award

Chuck Olcese, former director of International Support Services, was recognized with the International Volunteer of the Year Award at the NAFSA Region II Conference in Lawrence last month. Olcese, who was at KU from 2012 to 2020, was recognized for his work with migrant and refugee populations following his retirement. While presenting the award, Joe Potts, associate vice provost for international innovation, development and strategic partnership, noted Olcese’s impact has been felt from the time of his arrival at KU as ISS director.

Tue, 11/07/2023

Rafe Brown is inaugural recipient of KUIA Advisory Board International Research Award

As a leader in equitable and collaborative international research and education, Rafe Brown, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is the inaugural recipient of the KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award. The award recognizes faculty members who provide outstanding leadership in international education through their research and discovery efforts.

Thu, 09/21/2023

Two KU Doctoral Students Receive Fulbright-Hays Dissertation Award

Two doctoral candidates at the University of Kansas have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award, receiving a combined $92,000 to conduct research in South America. Pere DeRoy, a doctoral candidate in women, gender & sexuality studies, received $51,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to travel to Guyana for 10 months to study reproductive health.

Fri, 09/08/2023

International Support Services Kicks Off New International Program Series

This fall, International Support Services is launching the Atlas Series, biweekly programs that will encourage international and domestic students to share their culture and build community at KU.

Thu, 08/31/2023

KU Welcomes 12 International Fulbright Students and Teaching Assistants

This academic year the University of Kansas welcomed eight international students as part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and four Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants.

Mon, 08/21/2023

Kuwaiti Student Follows in Father's Footsteps to be an International Jayhawk

From the smell of Lippincott Hall to the lush green of the summer trees, memories flooded back to Hussain Arab when he dropped off his son Abdulaziz at KU this month.

Fri, 07/21/2023

KU and ZJNU Sign Joint Institute Agreement

the University of Kansas and Zhejiang Normal University will establish the first-ever joint institute in the field of education between the United States and China. ...

Thu, 07/20/2023

Hubert Humphrey Fellows to Present Research July 24-26

This summer 29 international fellows with the Hubert H. Humphrey Pre-Academic Program are spending eight weeks at the University of Kansas preparing for professional development experiences across the country.

Wed, 07/12/2023

Barbara Kerr Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Iceland

Barbara Kerr, University of Kansas Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Counseling Psychology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to travel to Iceland to study creative communities.

Mon, 07/03/2023

18 Students Receive Gilman Scholarship to Travel Abroad

Representing diverse academic fields across campus, 18 University of Kansas undergraduate students have received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad.

Thu, 06/15/2023

KU Receives State Department Grant to Create First Hybrid Study Abroad Program

The University of Kansas was awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State to develop a hybrid study abroad program aimed at encouraging underrepresented students to travel internationally.

Thu, 05/25/2023

Five KU Students, Alumni Awarded Fulbrights

Five University of Kansas students and alumni have received prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards to study, conduct research and teach English abroad for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Thu, 05/25/2023

KU International Affairs Awards 13 Grants for Research, Collaboration Abroad

KU International Affairs has awarded more than $26,000 in travel grants to 11 KU faculty members and two graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad. These competitively awarded funds were dispersed among faculty and students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the schools of Architecture & Design, Journalism and Music.

Thu, 05/18/2023

KU International Affairs Announces Frederica Suess as International Short Programs Director

KU’s International Affairs has announced that Frederica Suess will lead International Short Programs at the University of Kansas.

Fri, 05/05/2023

Dylan Bassett Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Brazil

Dylan Bassett, lecturer of percussion at the University of Kansas School of Music, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to travel to Brazil, where he will compose works, perform, direct a musical group and teach.

Tue, 04/25/2023

Global Scholars to Present Research April 27

Covering diverse topics from around the world, seven seniors will present their internationally focused research at the Global Scholars Research Symposium this week. The event is the culmination of the Global Scholars program, which is in its 12th year. The public is invited to attend the symposium, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 27 at the Burge Union, Forum A. A reception will follow the short presentations.

Thu, 04/06/2023