Illinois International

This week we had the privilege of hosting our colleagues from Cardiff University. The last time we saw each other was in April. Being able to touch base in person again in just a few short months and plan for continued success through this partnership is something we are grateful for as we head into the long weekend. Also, thank you to the Art Museum for showing our guests your beautiful and inspiring collections and for snapping a few pictures of the experience. 💙🧡

“We are so proud of these aspiring scholars who join the hundreds of other University of Illinois students and thousands of young ambassadors from across the country to learn, grow and share in their ambassadorial and scholarly missions as Fulbrighters,” said David Schug, director of the National and International Scholarships Program at Illinois. “And we are currently working with many seniors, graduate students and recent alumni to continue this legacy.” 🧡💙

Illinois students receive Fulbright grants blog posts Illinois students receive Fulbright grants Aug 22, 2024 8:00 am by Maeve Reilly  | writer/editor  | 217-714-6895Campus LifeAnnouncements Share on Facebook Tweet Email University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students Lydia Alvarez, Roshan Betkerur, Amelia Kolany and Andrew Schwenk were...

The CornBox plots at University of Illinois Extension's agronomy research farm enjoyed some long-distance visitors this summer, thanks to Illinois International. 🛫

The Brazilian students studied a three-week course that was designed to give them a well-rounded background in educational topics, including agriculture. 🌽

Learn more: https://ow.ly/XgKf50T6UAJ

International Undergraduate New Student Orientation for Fall 2024 is August 20 through August 21! This orientation is for all new undergraduate international students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

We are so glad that you are here. 🫶

You can register for this orientation when you check-in at the welcome session on August 20 at 8:30 a.m. (location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana)

Get acclimated to campus life and culture, meet other international and domestic students, and start your journey!
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EPSY Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award blog posts EPSY Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award Aug 6, 2024 10:00 am by Communications Office Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Melissa Morgan, professor Educational Psychology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Psychology to Panama for the 2024-25 school year...

Check out this fantastic example of the outstanding research happening with our colleagues from the University of Pretoria. This recent study from Illinois and the University of Pretoria demonstrates how African conservation managers could create and optimize elephant movement corridors across a seven-country region. Thank you University of Illinois College of ACES for the great read.

Elephants on the move: Mapping connections across African landscapes | College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences | UIUC Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become genetically isolated over time, making elephants more vulner...

Thank you to Ajou University for hosting us!
Ajou University is a private research university located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
And in the photo below, Director for Global Relations Sammer Jones poses for a photo with Ajou University President Kee-Choo Choi.
We look forward to continued collaboration and future visits with our colleagues at Ajou University!

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Aaron Muñoz is a remarkable man with a remarkable story. Learn more about his journey and success as a two-time BRIDGE Seed Fund grant recipient. 🧡💙

BRIDGE Spotlight: BRIDGE Seed Fund grant recipient Aaron Muñoz talks project, background blog posts BRIDGE Spotlight: BRIDGE Seed Fund grant recipient Aaron Muñoz talks project, background Jun 11, 2024 1:45 pm by Analicia Haynes Aaron Muñoz looks over the balcony at the Globe Theatre in London. Images View More Images... “I feel incredibly lucky and supportive. It’s a dream job. I...

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement, and Education (BRIDGE) Seed Fund Grant for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Twelve projects will receive funding to pursue joint research on a variety of topics.

Illinois, Univ. of Birmingham announce 2024-2025 BRIDGE Seed Fund Recipients blog posts Illinois, Univ. of Birmingham announce 2024-2025 BRIDGE Seed Fund Recipients May 24, 2024 12:45 am by Marta Schneider Images View More Images... The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Birmingham-Illinois....

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are tripling their investment in their partnership to develop new signature research collaborations! Read more 👇 💙🧡

Birmingham-Illinois “BRIDGE” Alliance marks tenth year of collaboration with $600,000 investment in joint research blog posts Birmingham-Illinois “BRIDGE” Alliance marks tenth year of collaboration with $600,000 investment in joint research Apr 22, 2024 1:30 pm by Marta Schneider Images The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are tripling their investment in their partner...

Don't forget to register for the 2024 Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture given by this year's recipient Dr. Mohamad Maliki bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Singapore, as well as second minister in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs! Register by tomorrow, April 17: https://airtable.com/appklTIrf6i5BM7s2/pagVIMMCovBYvxYjW/form.

Last week we had the marvelous opportunity to connect with our esteemed colleagues at the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of our BRIDGE collaboration.

We networked, we made plans to ensure the future success of our 10-year and counting partnership, and in the end we all made sure to say "see you later," because saying goodbye feels like forever, and we know we'll be back.

Follow along our social media this week and next for more insights from this fabulous journey across the pond and to learn more about our upcoming plans for future engagement and future success. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

📣 📣Illinois International Programs is pleased to announce that Dr. Mohamad Malik bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Singapore, as well as second minister in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been named the recipients of the 2023-2024 Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement!

In celebration of his recognition, Dr. Osman will give a lecture titled "From The Margins to Mainstream: Lessons On Leadership From A Small State" on April 18, 2024, at noon in the Illini Union, Room 104. Dr. Osman will share reflections and lessons from his own distinguished career in politics in Singapore. Registration is required to attend so follow the link for more details! 🧡💙

2024 Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture on April 18: From The Margins to Mainstream: Lessons On Leadership From A Small State blog posts 2024 Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture on April 18: From The Margins to Mainstream: Lessons On Leadership From A Small State Apr 15, 2024 10:00 am by Illinois International Programs Images Illinois International Programs is pleased to announce that Dr. Mohamad Malik bin Osman, Minister i...

Thank you Cardiff University for hosting us! It was a productive day, and we are grateful for the opportunity to meet with some of our wonderful colleagues at their beautiful campus in Cardiff, Wales.

This week we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our hugely impactful partnership with the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, UK.
The BRIDGE Alliance is a robust international collaboration for both our institutions.
Our colleagues at UoB created this wonderful video in honor of our partnership: https://bit.ly/3UaOB2E.

[Video] University of Birmingham on LinkedIn: #collaboration #universityofbirmingham #internationalcollaboration This week we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our hugely impactful partnership with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The BRIDGE Alliance is a…

“It’s amazing, I don’t think a lot of people get this type of experience early as faculty members. Everybody has a vested interest in this work…and everyone wants me to succeed, and everyone has been very supportive," said Prof. Sophie Comer-Warner.

Follow the link to read our second story in a series highlighting the partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England that was formally established in 2014. These stories lead up to the 10-year anniversary celebration that will take place this month.

BRIDGE Spotlight: Introducing BRIDGE Water Fellow Prof. Sophie Comer-Warner blog posts BRIDGE Spotlight: Introducing BRIDGE Water Fellow Prof. Sophie Comer-Warner Apr 1, 2024 1:30 pm by Analicia Haynes Images  Prof. Sophie Comer-WarnerDeleteEdit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.align image leftalign image centeralign image right“Change is starting ...

It was wonderful to welcome Australian Deputy Consul-General Emma Buckham to campus on Wednesday. As part of her visit, our colleagues in Global Relations gathered students, faculty, and staff who have lived, studied, worked, or are citizens of Australia together for afternoon tea. The group recounted stories and reflected on their shared connections to Australian life and culture (and debunked a few myths). If there is one thing we’ve learned from the group, it is that the coffee and wildlife in Australia is second to none. Planning our visit now!

Join us for afternoon tea with the Australian Deputy Consul-General (Chicago) Emma Buckham! Tea will be served at 2 p.m. on March 27 at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Room 3070 (614 E. Daniel St., Third Floor, Champaign, IL 61820).
The event is open to all faculty, students, or staff. Please follow the link to find the official invitation to RSVP: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/06/177994306.html. We'll see you there! 🫖☕

Join us TODAY at 1 p.m. central time for part two of Let the Research Speak. We are proud to be working with The University of the West Indies, Mona on this online symposium. Follow the link for more details.

Second part of online symposium called 'Let the Research Speak' slated for March 20 blog posts Second part of online symposium called 'Let the Research Speak' slated for March 20 Mar 20, 2024 10:00 am by The Global Communication Team Images CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica (UWI), and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) will coho...

Australian Deputy Consul-General (Chicago) Emma Buckham will be visiting the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on March 27. As part of her visit, she would like to meet our Australian students and faculty! This is a great opportunity to connect with the Chicago branch of the Australian Consulate and learn more about their activities.
RSVP by March 20! Follow the link for more details.

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On Feb. 29 we had the honor and privilege of meeting Prof. Diego Hernandez Losada, Chancellor of Universidad Autónoma de Occidente in Cali, Columbia. Chancellor Hernandez Losada is also a current doctoral candidate from the Learning Design and Leadership Program in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We enjoyed our time spent with Chancellor Hernandez Losada and we look forward to years of continued success and collaboration!

To learn more about Chancellor Hernandez Losada's journey to becoming Chancellor, please visit https://bit.ly/49Y6Ld0. You can also visit his website at https://diegohernandez.co.

Last week we joined a large delegation of university leaders from across the nation and visited over 20 higher education learning institutions in India. We discussed new collaborative opportunities, how to establish long-lasting partnerships between institutions, and the mobility of students and scholars between our two countries. Overall, it was incredible experience that provided ample opportunities for future growth. Today, we share with you a photo from that trip featuring Dr. Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affairs & Strategies, and Dr. Sammer Jones, the Director of Global Relations, who were members of the visiting delegation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is among several top American universities that will be visiting 26 educational institutions in India this week.

Delegation from 17 US universities to visit 26 educational institutions in India Apart from meeting Indian government officials, the delegates will visit US consulates, the Indian School of Business, IIT Hyderabad, Mahindra University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, and Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

“Just imagine the possibilities for educational and scholarly innovation that will open up when all three of our universities come together in this new center for international collaboration,” said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones.

On Feb. 19, UIUC signed a memorandum of understanding with National Taiwan University (國立臺灣大學國際事務處 Office of International Affairs, NTU) and Kyushu University that established a new and one-of-a-kind collaboration center and we are incredibly proud of these joint efforts.

Thank you to our two esteemed partner institutions for this opportunity to collaborate, and thank you to NTU for sharing wonderful photos from this memorable event!

UIUC, National Taiwan University, Kyushu University unveil new collaboration center blog posts UIUC, National Taiwan University, Kyushu University unveil new collaboration center Feb 23, 2024 8:45 am by Global Communication Staff (From left to right) Kyushu University President Tatsuro Ishibashi, NTU President Wen-Chang Chen, and UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones sign an MOU establishin...

Happy Valentine's Day! And what a perfect day to showcase one of our long-standing strategic partnerships.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement, and Education (or “BRIDGE”) partnership that UIUC shares with the University of Birmingham.
This is the first story in a series that highlights the efforts contributed to this partnership and the positive outcomes. All these stories lead up to the anniversary celebration later this semester.
Follow the link to read about the origins of this partnership and what it means for both institutions. 💙🧡❤️🖤

A Partnership to Remember: Understanding BRIDGE blog posts A Partnership to Remember: Understanding BRIDGE Feb 14, 2024 8:45 am by Analicia Haynes The Iron Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire, England. Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron. This bridge is what....

In February 2024, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will launch its 2025-26 competition!
Hundreds of awards across all world regions will allow academics, professionals and artists to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. Curious to see what awards in 2025-26 have to offer? Join the first webinar of the year to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, awards and the application process:

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Opportunities for 2025-26
Thursday, February 15 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST
Register here:

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Opportunities for 2025-26  

ICYMI: The Global Relations team at Illinois International managed over 390 active institutional agreements in 56 countries during the 2022-2023 academic year! Read about this achievement and the impact of the academic colleges, research institutes, and administrative units on campus who are leading international engagement initiatives in the Global Relations International Engagement Report.

Global Relations announces 393 active agreements in 2022-2023 annual report blog posts Global Relations announces 393 active agreements in 2022-2023 annual report Dec 26, 2023 10:00 am by Analicia Haynes From left to right: Dr. Luis Canales, Associate Provost for Illinois International; Dr. Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Global Affair...