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May 3, 2012
An interdisciplinary major and study abroad led alum to present her research in Istanbul
Her senior thesis combined experiences in Africa with research about Eastern Asia, and unexpectedly brought Catherine McGanity, ’10, to Istanbul.
April 30, 2012
New associate dean of Arts and Sciences emphasizes global vision in college administration
As a new associate dean of Arts and Sciences, Vincent Wang hopes to gain administrative experience while continuing to advance the University’s vision for internationalization.
April 26, 2012
Immersion in another culture led to research on international leadership and equality and plans for graduate school overseas
A yearlong study abroad experience in Denmark helped Natasha Levanti, ’12, combine her interests in leadership studies and international studies and figure out her future plans.
April 25, 2012
Alumna puts international studies degree to use in Germany
Jennifer Huffman, ’10, is gaining valuable life and international work experience in Germany through the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for Young Professionals.
April 24, 2012
A college career of traveling abroad prepares senior for a future in the Foreign Service
Heather Thornton, ’12, immersed herself in the international opportunities available at Richmond — ultimately leading her to win a Rangel Fellowship.
April 20, 2012
Study abroad experience leads senior to Oxford for graduate school
Bridget Wiede, ’12, plans to fuse her interests in leadership studies and history at Oxford University in the fall.
April 9, 2012
Students tell story of faith exploration in France through photos
During the Office of the Chaplaincy’s pilgrimage to France, students explored their faith in a contemplative Christian community.
March 22, 2012
Junior helps UR bring a taste of France to Richmond with annual film festival
After a semester in Paris, Abby Kloppenburg, ’13, revisits French culture by helping UR prepare for the 20th annual French Film Festival.
Diplomat and UR professors discuss the aftermath of Japan's "triple disaster"
Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki joined UR professors to examine the physical, economic and psychological impacts of Japan's spring 2011 disaster and evaluate the recovery one year later.
March 13, 2012
Senior researches the history of a lost opera composer
While studying abroad in Paris, Ellen Broen’s curiosity about a neighborhood street led to research combining music, international studies, and French.