News
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
University of Arizona College of Nursing Professor Marylyn Morris McEwen, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named Arizona Nursing Associate Dean for Global Nursing. The newly created leadership position enables UArizona Nursing to support the UArizona strategic plan’s fourth pillar, Arizona Global, which redefines the international university experience by engaging with communities globally. The Global team will supply the connections and Dr. McEwen will forge the bonds that lead to UArizona Nursing Microcampuses worldwide.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Each year, the University of Arizona Center for English as a Second Language and Arizona Global invite members of the greater Southern Arizona community to nominate individuals for the Global Excellence Awards. Winners will receive their awards on Friday, November 22, at a Global Excellence Reception, from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the Stevie Eller Dance Building. This year’s winners are three individuals who friends and colleagues have nominated because they embody the spirit of service and commitment to international education.
Friday, November 8, 2019
International Education Week (IEW), an annual celebration of international education and global exchange, takes place at the University of Arizona from November 18 through 22. Many IEW activities are taking place across campus, including the Global Wildcats Got Talent show, and a Go Global Expo (with a chance for a student to win $1500 towards study abroad airfare)!
Monday, November 4, 2019
In August, the University of Arizona welcomed five Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants from all over the world. The Fulbright FLTA program allows educators from different countries to come to the U.S. and participate in teaching assistantships at universities around the country. This allows them to teach Americans about their culture and language while having the chance to learn about U.S. culture. The UA FLTAs will be here for the 2019-2020 school year.
Monday, October 21, 2019
The Global Wildcat family is saddened to share that Aiman Sabbagh, a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Architecture, died on October 11 while trying to protect his home from the approaching Saddleridge Fire as it raged through his Porter Ranch community in Southern California.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with fellow Global Wildcats! We have two upcoming receptions, in Paris and in London.
Please RSVP.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
In August, the University of Arizona was one of seven universities nationwide to host summer orientation programming for incoming FLTAs, to facilitate their transition into the U.S. Joining the program for the first time, the UA organized a five-day orientation that acquainted 58 FLTAs who hail from 32 different countries, representing 25 languages, with the academic and social cultures of U.S. institutions. During their five days in Tucson, grantees attended workshops and sessions covering topics such as diversity, building professional community, teaching methodologies, academic evaluation, instructional technology, equity and inclusion, curriculum development, and student engagement. READ MORE
Monday, August 5, 2019
The University of Arizona is among 42 colleges and universities in the United States on the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings of the top 100 higher education institutions in the world.
