Jerry Dávila to lead the Humanities Research Institute

Illinois Global Institute executive director Jerry Dávila will become the next director of the University of Illinois' Humanities Research Institute on Aug. 16, 2026, pending Board of Trustees approval. He will succeed history professor Antoinette Burton, the long-serving founding director of HRI....

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...

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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