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IGI Announces Launch of New Master of Science in Global Studies Program, Spring 2026

Illinois Global Institute Announces Launch of New Master of Science in Global Studies Program, Spring 2026 The Illinois Global Institute (IGI) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Master of Science in Global Studies (MSGS) program, beginning in Spring 2026. This...

Update with alumnus Bergen Bassett

Bergen Bassett received her Masters of Arts in European Studies in 2012. We were able to catch up with her and see the path she's been on for the past 13 years. What is the name of your degree, when did you graduate, and what was your affiliation with the European Union Center? I...

Illinois Global Institute Photo Contest, 2024-2025

Illinois Global Institute Photo Contest, 2024-2025 Enter Now!  STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST      The Illinois Global Institute (IGI) is sponsoring a photo contest we hope will become an annual event!  This...

College of FAA prints story titled, "Material Reckonings: KAM’s Pre-Hispanic Andean Collection and Relationship-Building in Peru"

Allyson Purpura (senior curator, Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion) and Kasia Szremski (associate director, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies) wrote about reinstalling the KAM collection of pre-Hispanic Andean art. Click on ...

IGI singled out in Boldly Illinois 2030 as excellent example of inclusiveness!

The Office of the Chancellor presented the Boldly Illinois 2030 plan, which emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and empowerment. The Illinois Global Institute was proud to be noted as a prime example of inclusiveness. For more about the importance of inclusion and IGI as an excellent example, go...

From acting Executive Director, Gisela Sin

Hello dear IGI community! My name is Gisela Sin, and I am the IGI acting Executive Director for the 24-25 academic year. I want to thank everybody at IGI, and its centers and programs as you have all been very helpful in my transition to this new role. I’ll be serving in this capacity while...

Hearing from an Alumnus, Rachel Brichta

We had a chance to interview Rachel Brichta (MA,'04, REEES). Brichta is chief administrator for the International Institute at the University of Michigan. Question: I’ve read on your website that you are “responsible for long-range planning, strategic operations,...
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