A partnership to push the boundaries of knowledge

 The University of Illinois recently hosted its annual research exchange symposium with scholars from Osaka Metropolitan University. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the partnership between these two institutions, which is coordinated on the Illinois side by the Illinois Global...

In memoriam: Edward A. Kolodziej

Edward A. Kolodziej, professor emeritus of political science and founding director of the Center for Global Studies, passed away at the age of 91 on Jan. 18, 2026. As the founder and former director of CGS from 2000-2016, Kolodziej provided the vision to pursue new forms of interdisciplinary...

LAS recognizes IGI's Anita Kaiser with Staff Award

Anita Kaiser, the associate director of the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, is among eight staff and academic professional employees recognized by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for their outstanding professional contributions....

Applications now being accepted for graduate student fellowships

IGI is now accepting applications for fellowships that support language learning and research. The Graduate Language Fellowship provides University of Illinois...

Illinois Scholars at Risk program named Outstanding Campus Organization

International Student and Scholar Services has recognized the Illinois Scholars at Risk program with an award for Outstanding Campus Unit or Organization. ISAR, which is administratively housed in the Illinois Global Institute, aims to provide...

Spotlight on IGI alum Maiga Muga

Maiga Muga earned an MA in African Studies in 2024, focusing on education policy, digital transformation, and global education trends, particularly in the context of Tanzania and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is now a PhD student in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership; his research explores the...
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