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Monday, May 18, 2020
Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia has devoted her professional and teaching career to creating collaborations that link people and institutions, nourishing the extraordinary beauty of diverse and inclusive communities. Fueled by wonder and a strong commitment to serve others, Nadia creates safe learning spaces and remarkable academic experiences that have brought recognition from the University of Arizona, as well as from NAFSA in the U.S. and institutions of higher education in Mexico. Wonder makes Nadia serve.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
UArizona President Robert C. Robbins Robbins calls it "a big vision for the future of higher education." Hear Robbins' conversation with Vice Provost for Global Affairs, Dean of Global Locations, Brent White.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Travel may be grounded, but the dream of global education and cultural exchange still inspires.
When the coronavirus threw a wrench into everyone’s spring semester, the University of Arizona Study Abroad and Global Travel offices worked around the clock to bring students home from locations across the globe. Throughout March and April, both teams tapped into a robust system of support, coordination, and communication, creating a COVID-19 Study Abroad FAQ page and moving all of advising and information sessions to virtual events.
Monday, May 4, 2020
The University of Arizona is launching an unprecedented and transformational Global programs across five continents in 34 countries, partnering with top universities to provide a world-class University of Arizona education.
Students can study at University of Arizona locations on university campuses or live and study in purpose-built residential communities through a partnership with GSA, a global leader in student accommodations. The launch of the new Arizona Global network is particularly timely given the pandemic, and will provide a new model of affordable, high-quality education for students everywhere.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
University of Arizona Health Sciences and University of Arizona Global, working together as part of the University’s Strategic Plan, take action to expand Health Sciences education beyond the United States. In her new roles, Dr. Gregorio will be a key leader responsible for coordinating our interprofessional Health Sciences Global and Online programs, and working closely with the five Health Sciences College Deans.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Classes convened for CAPLA’s first microcampus program on March 26, 2020, a unique marrying of UArizona’s BS in Sustainable Built Environments with UPC’s Bachelor of Architecture.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Mandy's focus on Industrial Engineering was sparked by her interest in conceptualizing ideas, optimizing processes, improving and implementing design, and imagining solutions, looking at ways to integrate business management and engineering. She combined this way of thinking about the world with her interest in the humanities - history, languages, cultures. What got her to this point, where she can envision science, technology, engineering, languages, cultures, and begin to find her place in the world, has been her experiences studying abroad in both Germany and Spain.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Wonder took Aria to Guatemala, where she strengthened her Spanish language skills and deepened her passion for human rights, justice, and migration.
