Global Nebraska: Annual report celebrates global strategy progress

The front cover of the 2021 report features Live Lyve Band, a group of UNL students from Rwanda, performing at a community concert that celebrated the end of one of the College of Business’s Global Experience courses last summer. Credits: Garrett Stolz
The front cover of the 2021 report features Live Lyve Band, a group of UNL students from Rwanda, performing at a community concert that celebrated the end of one of the College of Business’s Global Experience courses last summer. Credits: Garrett Stolz

Annual report celebrates global strategy progress

The 2021 Global Nebraska annual report, now available online, celebrates the university’s progress towards its global strategy, particularly in expanding global learning opportunities and support for international students and scholars. Continue reading…

 

Global Experiential Learning Fund proposals due Apr. 15

Through the Global Experiences Office funding, students were able to meet virtually with former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern last summer to discuss global conflict and peace resolutions.The call includes expanded funding over three years ($8,000 max in Year 1) and a streamlined application for faculty and staff who propose a course with meaningful virtual or in-person learning opportunities around global engagement and tied to Grand Challenges. Applications are available on NuRamp. Continue reading…

 

University Notes

During one of the Life in Lincoln meet-ups, students had a chance to play board games with each other and explore downtown.Learn about the exciting initiatives creating opportunities for cultural exchange, supporting students and creating global connections in the community. Continue reading…

 

Faculty & Staff Spotlights

Mikki Sandin, international business and inclusion coordinator, stands with students from the Rwandan Student Association during a summer event. Sandin was honored during Women’s History Month for her community impact.Meet some of Nebraska’s incredible faculty and staff, including those who are forging intercultural connections on campus, earning global recognition and working on far-reaching research. Continue reading…

 
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