Dear IGI community,The last two months have brought continuing challenges. Across academia, we are navigating uncertain circumstances. There have been conflicting announcements about suspension of disbursement of federal funds and visa revocations, as well as a “Dear Colleague” letter on DEI...

The Illinois Global Institute (IGI) will launch a new Master of Science in Global Studies (MSGS) program in Spring 2026. This innovative, interdisciplinary program is a collaborative effort among the Center for Global Studies (CGS), the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity (CSGGE), and the...

Bergen Bassett received her master's of arts degree 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?...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...