Global Learning News

By Amy Ellis It was clear Ambassador Susan Rice did her homework before coming to FIU to give the 2016 Spring Commencement speech for the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. To enthusiastic laughter, the U.S. National Security Advisor promised “Breezeway cookies for everyone’’ if her address ran too long. She gave a shout-out to the […]

Five women made history at commencement this semester – they were the first in the university’s history to graduate with a Global Learning Medallion. “It’s so cool because I’m going to be one of the few with the medallion,” said Ashleigh Douglas, 23, who graduated with a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies. “It’s very special. I’m […]

In just five years, global learning has become an integral part of FIU, helping students gain a greater understanding of global issues and the collaborative spirit and perspective necessary to tackle complex problems. In that time, FIU’s schools and colleges have offered thousands of global learning course sections, tens of thousands of students have taken at least […]

FIU rose two spots to No. 6 nationally in the Peace Corps’ latest ranking of volunteer-producing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI). With 16 alumni actively serving in the Peace Corps, 2016 marked the fifth consecutive year FIU was ranked among the top 10 HSIs. Since FIU opened its doors in 1972, 207 alumni have served in the […]

With more colleges and universities offering a globalized curriculum, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, profiled institutions of higher learning that are making a mark. In the piece, “The Ascent of Global Learning,” NAFSA highlighted FIU’s effort to have our students become global citizens through three global learning outcomes: global awareness, global perspective, and global engagement. […]

By Hilary LandorfDirector, Office of Global Learning Initiatives Stephanie Doscher, Gitta Rausch-Montoto, and Hilary Landorf (left to right) accept the IIE Heiskell Award for Internationalizing the Campus from the IIE’s Allan Goodman (far right). Image courtesy of the Institute of International Education. Since its inception in 2007, Global Learning for Global Citizenship has been a true collaborative […]

The New York Times’ deputy editor for digital, Damien Cave, discusses how journalism can help solve global problems. Journalism can help solve global problems, according to New York Times Deputy Editor for Digital Damien Cave. Cave, a journalist who’s covered the Drug War in South America, the Iraq War, and immigration spoke to almost 200 […]

Florida International University is being recognized for its efforts in internationalizing the campus through its Global Learning for Global Citizenship initiative. Florida International University is being recognized for innovation in preparing its students for living and working in an increasingly diverse world. The Institute of International Education announced that is honoring FIU with its 2016 Andrew Heiskell Award for […]

This semester, the FIU community is helping CWS Miami collect bikes for newly arriving refugees who will soon call South Florida their new home. Please help us by donating a new or gently used bike to meet this tremendous cause. We are also accepting cash and check donations to be used toward new bikes. A […]

The latest issue of the Association of American Colleges & University’s Diversity & Democracy highlights FIU’s commitment to Global Learning and the impact it has had on students. Global Learning is essential for the 21st Century, especially for FIU and its 55,000 students, according to the article’s authors, Hilary Landorf and Stephanie Doscher of FIU’s Office of Global Learning […]