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Global Engagement
Global Engagement
Global Engagement at 黑料门fosters international education, intercultural competency development, and promotes internationalization across the University. These efforts are accomplished through the dedicated support of several offices within Global Engagement.
Please explore the offices within Global Engagement, and the centers and programs these offices support:
Office of Global Initiatives • Study Abroad Office • International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) •
Rome Center • English Language Learning Program (ELLP) • Ricci Scholars Program
Offices and Programs
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News, Events, and Initiatives
Rome Center
Spring 2026 Rome Center Applications Now Open
Rome Center applications for the Spring 2026 term are now open! With dozens of classes onsite throughout Rome, internship opportunities, and experiential learning credits, the Rome Center is an immersive global education at your fingertips. Spring 2026 applications for all other study abroad programs will open in early July. Browse our searchable database or schedule a meeting with one of our advisors in Navigate to learn more. Admissions decisions are rolling, so apply as soon as possible.
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AI in a Globalized World Forum series
AI Foundations and Applications Webinar
Please join us on April 8th at 12 PM CDT for AI Foundations and Applications, a panel discussion moderated by George K. Thiruvathukal. This kickoff session will explore the principles and historical foundations of AI, from Turing鈥檚 early work to today鈥檚 advancements. Panelists will offer technical and interdisciplinary insights into AI鈥檚 applications, limitations, and challenges. While ethical, legal, and social topics will be addressed in future panels, this discussion will focus on understanding how AI works and how to integrate it into academic, research, and professional workflows.