Global Nebraska News: Global engagement at Nebraska remains priority
Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, Josh Davis
Towards a World-Leading University
Dear Colleagues,
As we conclude another academic year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and reflect on all of our accomplishments in these unprecedented times, I am proud to be part of an institution that continues to recognize the importance of global engagement. If anything, the current situation has demonstrated our interconnectedness and the need for global solutions to global problems.
From the tireless work of our Education Abroad and Global Strategies teams to get our students, faculty and staff home safely, to the university-wide response to support our international students unable to return home during the pandemic, Nebraska remains dedicated to supporting the entire university community. We have even found innovative ways to engage as a community, including virtual exchanges and online graduation celebrations.
Campus internationalization will look different on the other side of this pandemic, a factor we have continued to evaluate as we move forward through the ACE Internationalization Laboratory process to create our first global engagement strategy. But with the help of our global units and support from our campus and international partners, I know we have the Husker grit to propel UNL into the transformative, world-leading, 21st-century university we can be.
Sincerely,
Josh Davis Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs &
Senior International Officer
Led by the International Student and Scholar Office, several units from across the university and the community pulled together to support the more than 3,000 international student and scholars at Nebraska. Continue reading…
This year’s virtual International Student Graduation Reception celebrated the success more than 750 international grads from the past year with special remarks from university leaders, faculty and staff, global partners, and features from students themselves. Continue reading…
Beginning in late January, Nebraska’s Education Abroad and Global Strategies teams played a key role in the university’s COVID-19 response as they worked tirelessly to facilitate the safe return of 95 students and 22 faculty and staff traveling abroad as the pandemic spread. Continue reading…
Like many UNL faculty, lecturers for the Intensive English Program never imagined how the spring semester might turn out. Thanks to the team’s continued dedication to include technology in the classroom, however, the transition to remote learning went smoothly for the students. Continue reading…
When the university transitioned to remote learning in March, not much changed for Gary Kebbel’s “Global News” class. Thrilled by the chance to video chat with peers in Oman, Kebbel’s Nebraska students continued to show up virtually for their weekly discussions even through finals week. Continue reading…
Current circumstances have made gathering in person with the campus community in person unfeasible, let alone any kind of international travel. Luckily, with technology and a little creative problem solving, the IANR Global Engagement office still finds ways to connect students to the larger world. Continue reading…
Celebrate all of the accomplishments of our May 2020 international and domestic graduates, as well as the university’s achievements in hosting a successful virtual celebration. Continue reading…
Discover some of our students’ and alumni accomplishments in earning national fellowships to go abroad, succeeding as international athletes and students, and earning international recognition. Continue reading…
This month, learn about the exciting developments involving curriculum updates to educate global citizens, and continued dedication to research and multicultural services. Continue reading…
Learn about the incredible faculty who provided innovative learning opportunities for their students around the world, and the inspiring students who persevered in the light of COVID-19. Continue reading…
Meet some of Nebraska’s incredible faculty, including those who have earned international research awards and national recognition for their impactful work. Continue reading…
Check out what’s coming up on the Global Nebraska calendar: global lecture series, international musical performances and deadlines for international grant opportunities. Continue reading…
