Nearly 300 students from the University of 91�Թ� took over Duncan Student Center on Feb. 1 to sort through thousands of donated items to create winter and personal care kits for this year’s service project.

The campus-wide donation drive launched in early January and encouraged faculty, staff and students to donate new supplies, including personal hygiene items, socks, waterproof gloves, winter hats, diapers and more. All donations were distributed to four local organizations serving individuals in the South Bend region facing hardship and housing insecurity: Center for the Homeless, Hope Ministries, Our Lady of the Road and St. Margaret’s House.

"It’s great to see the 91�Թ� community come out in solidarity and support of this important service project,” says Ethan Chiang, ’s director of South Bend Engagement. “We are supporting local organizations that help the unhoused population in South Bend.”

“I am just thrilled to be at this incredible event. The support we will get from this event is so helpful to the women and children we serve and we are so grateful.”

In total, nearly 3,000 items were donated by 91�Թ� faculty and staff and 721 winter and personal care kits were assembled by students. In addition, students made blankets and wrote personal notes for the care kits that were distributed on Feb 3.

“I am just thrilled to be at this incredible event,” says Katie Elliot, executive director of St. Margaret’s House. “The support we will get from this event is so helpful to the women and children we serve and we are so grateful.”

The event was co-sponsored by 91�Թ� Student Government, the , and in partnership with the .

Walk the Walk Week is a week-long series of University, department, and student-sponsored events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, and took place this year from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.

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The University of 91�Թ� ranks second in the nation for study abroad participation among doctorate-granting universities, according to the latest Institute of International Education �������ǰ���.

This new designation, which ranks 91�Թ� second with a participation rate of 77 percent for undergraduate students during 2021-22, recognizes the University’s commitment to global education.

“This recognition serves as a tribute to the University’s commitment to inspiring future leaders to explore and experience other cultures and learn beyond the United States,” said Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

“I am proud of our study abroad team as they continue to create more opportunities for students and encourage students to be intentional in selecting the locations and programs. I am also proud of our students, their intrepid curiosity and willingness to embrace cross-cultural education.”

91�Թ� International’s�� office manages more than 60 semester study abroad programs in more than 30 countries around the world. While abroad, students are encouraged to participate in internships, integrate their academics with community engagement and conduct research with leading academics.

Open Doors is conducted by the with the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.

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The Adam program will not only prepare participants for jobs in the growing tech industry, but also help develop their foreign language and humanities skills. Additionally, faculty from the University of 91�Թ� will provide select modules to challenge students’ approach to software engineering. This certificate program also connects program participants with mentors and professionals in the growing high-tech industry in various fields.

“While we want to see our program participants acquire the professional skills needed in the field, we also want to empower them as individuals that need to prosper in the complex reality of our region,” says , executive director of the University of 91�Թ� at Tantur.

Schwake adds, “This is provided not just through the additional languages we offer, but through the overall approach and the electives taught by our faculty.”

The professional training lasts two years and includes the following components:

• The core curriculum is powered by the methods developed by 01 Talent, an educational technology company that is behind a dozen coding schools worldwide.
• Industry-led workshops and hackathons will supplement the core curriculum and will allow students to work, get acquainted and network with partner companies of the program.

The innovative new program is the first of its kind in East Jerusalem and is built in response to a shortage of creative developers in the region.

“We are pleased to offer new horizons and welcome an increasingly diverse set of learners, while also forging new opportunities that further enrich the research and learning experience of our faculty and students,” says , vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

Any individuals interested in starting their careers or changing industries are welcome to apply. No coding experience is necessary. The application process is . Applicants will be expected to pass an online test and a four-week evaluation. Companies that are interested can visit the webpage to learn more about the .��

about Adam - Coding & Beyond.

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The blessing and dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday (Oct. 27) at the London Global Gateway, followed by a chance for attendees to engage with some items from the collections, and a celebratory dinner at the Royal Horseguards. The event will be led by 91�Թ� President , and Aidan Mackey, one of the foremost Chesterton experts who independently compiled the collection.

“It would be difficult to overstate our excitement about the acquisition of the Chesterton Collection. The fact that it’s housed in 91�Թ�’s magnificent Fischer Hall in central London is a point of great pride, both for the London Global Gateway and the University of 91�Թ�,” says , senior director for academic initiatives and partnerships at the London Global Gateway.

“It gives us an abundant array of opportunities to enhance student research and learning and to intersect with an international network of scholars whose varied research interests connect with the broad spectrum of Chesterton’s life and work.”

To coincide with the dedication ceremony, an academic conference focused on G.K. Chesterton will be hosted on Friday (Oct. 28). The conference looks at the multifaceted nature of Chesterton’s work through a series of panel discussions with academics from a diverse range of disciplines.

“The G.K. Chesterton Collection is a key representation of the ways in which 91�Թ� can advance scholarship, engage scholars and communities, and enhance understanding of the Catholic intellectual traditions,” says , vice president and associate provost for internationalization at 91�Թ�. “This is precisely what we aspire to do in London to make the University’s research and global presence not just better known, but also more meaningful to students, faculty and communities.”

The full holdings — housed at the Oxford Oratory since 2013 — were transferred in 2019 to 91�Թ�’s London Global Gateway on Trafalgar Square, providing increased access to researchers and Chesterton enthusiasts. The collection has a public access exhibit for Chesterton fans visiting London.

about the G.K. Chesterton Collection.

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“These collaborative grants will provide faculty members the opportunity to pursue research that will have tremendous influence in a variety of scholarly disciplines and for Ukraine in the months and years to come,” said , 91�Թ�’s vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

“Being able to support 91�Թ� and UCU faculty to pursue academic inquiry without pause and empower formative research during a time of war exemplifies what it means to be in solidarity together for the common good.”

In addition to faculty research grants, the other grant programs invite UCU faculty to access the online library collection at 91�Թ� or offer faculty the chance to develop a new course or revise a specific curriculum at UCU.

, dean of��the social sciences faculty at Ukrainian Catholic University, said Ukraine has become a laboratory for social transformation of global importance and impact.

“Recently launched ‘Standing in Solidarity Partnership’ is a very courageous and visionary move made by 91�Թ� and Ukrainian Catholic University at the time of Ukraine’s resistance against Russian full-scale invasion,” he said. “Such academic bravery is foremost a sign of profoundly lived solidarity and friendship between our two universities.”

Turchynovskyy said the continued partnership allows both universities to establish a channel through expertise and research, vitality and motivation, innovations and teaching, and richness of Christian tradition and practice.

“One of the critical questions we ask ourselves these days is this: How to convert the power of solidarity and sacrifice — so abundantly revealed under present circumstances — into sustainable principles and models of the future recovery and development of Ukraine? I’m very honored and grateful in acknowledging that the University of 91�Թ� is an excellent partner in coping with this question and also in putting it on the global academia agenda,” he said.

Applications for all three grant programs are now open. Learn more about the three new grants .

The partnership expansion between 91�Թ� and UCU, which was announced in May, includes five primary components modeled on similar partnerships 91�Թ� has with other colleges and universities worldwide��to support international��education and research.

about 91�Թ�’s initiatives in Ukraine.

“Catholic institutions of higher learning share a stewardship of the Catholic intellectual tradition and service to justice and the common good through the pursuit of knowledge,” said Father Jenkins. “This MOU joins two institutions with a deep affinity, and I hope it inspires fruitful scholarly engagements for years to come.”

“The Catholic founders of St Edmund’s College were committed to ensuring no one was excluded from the best higher education on the basis of faith or identity,” said Arnold. “Today, over 125 years later, St��Edmund’s fosters the talent of students and scholars from over 75 countries supporting the formation of ethical leaders and thinkers who will go on to shape the lives of people across the globe.”

The MOU encourages and supports international collaboration between the respective faculty, scholars, students and administrators in education, research and outreach. A key part of 91�Թ� International’s global engagement strategy, led by Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization , is fostering international partnerships that support international research and educational opportunities for 91�Թ� faculty and students.

“From the strong foundation of the MOU we have signed today, I look forward to working with the University of 91�Թ� to deepen the collaboration between our institutions and develop new ways to realize both the vision of our Catholic founders and our shared commitment to places of higher education and research as a force for good in the world,” said Arnold.

The agreement also supports further development of a strong connection between 91�Թ�’s London Global Gateway and the Von Hügel Institute for Critical Catholic Inquiry at St Edmund’s College. Under the direction of Vittorio Montemaggi, the institute, which is focused on advanced studies inspired by Catholic thought and culture, is an integral part of St Edmund’s College.

has more than 120 agreements with partners on six continents. These agreements include institution-level general memoranda of understanding; exchange programs for undergraduates, graduates and faculty; and partnerships that bring international students to 91�Թ� for short-term academic programs.

Contact: Colleen Wilcox, 91�Թ� International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu

From Mumbai to Santiago, participants will travel virtually each week to a different location around the world to learn more about local research that's occurring through programs, partnerships, and engagement with local people, organizations, and governments.

“NDI is proud to facilitate this in depth examination of sustainability and in particular the urgency of the water crisis that we now face,” says , vice president and associate provost of internationalization.

“The University of 91�Թ�, with faculty doing research across our Global Gateway and Center network that spans five continents and ten countries, is uniquely positioned to be a leader as we seek to embrace and live up to the call Pope Francis has sounded: to care for our common home.”

Faculty from 91�Թ�, as well as University partner institutions, will be featured each week. The series will also showcase local case studies, which will be examined and discussed to help connect, educate, inspire, and motivate people to come together to solve this global issue.

“A series like this can draw important attention to the population explosion in Asia, as one of the most critical concerns impacting water and the vulnerabilities associated with the lack of adequate sources of freshwater for the foreseeable future for our planet,” says , associate dean for research, scholarship, and creative work and director of DHARMA (Digital Historic Architectural Research and Material Analysis) research team.

“Beyond the population explosion, issues like rising sea level around the globe are creating a major and urgent need to prepare design and engineering solutions that can help these cities survive this change in predicted water levels.”

Krusche will lead the “Impact of Rise in Sea Level in Mumbai” session on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm EST. Other sessions include:

• Environmental Policy and governance in Nairobi, Kenya
• Coastal Boulder Displacement on the West Coast of Ireland
• The Water Crisis in Mexico City
• Rivers and Tides: A Biography of the River Thames and The Sustainability of Rivers in London
• Water Sustainability in Santiago, Chile
• A New Parable for the Planet in Dublin
• Offshore Energy and Climate Change, Jerusalem
• Water, Soil, and Air, Rome

The goal of the series is to demonstrate the global impact of local interventions and projects, ultimately bringing people together to build a more sustainable and healthy future.

"It is of utmost importance that we work together across academic disciplines, national borders, and boundaries of every kind to address the water crisis in our world,” says , C.S.C., vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives.

“Our hope is that these conversations deepen our understanding of the water crisis in different parts of the world and also point to how we can work together more effectively in order to promote more sustainable practices and policies with regard to the use of water."

The program is free and open to all and is hosted exclusively on ThinkND, 91�Թ�’s open, online learning community. for more information and to register.

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“We’re thrilled to be able to resume study abroad after such a long disruption, and our students soon will have culturally and intellectually rich opportunities for engagement worldwide,” says Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization. “Though the experience will be different than what students may normally expect, the University is optimistic that students can have a healthy and meaningful experience abroad this fall and beyond.”

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 91�Թ� International’s health and safety and study abroad teams have been closely monitoring program locations around the world and keeping in touch with partner institutions. The recommendation was made after examining various factors, including the continued rollout of the vaccines in the United States and increasingly abroad and the overall public health situations in the University’s program host countries.

“91�Թ� follows a holistic approach for assessing health and safety risks associated with international travel and education abroad programs,” says Jaime Signoracci, associate director of international travel and safety. “This has continued throughout the pandemic, leading to the fact-based decisions to ultimately resume an abbreviated version of the Rome Architecture program this summer and study abroad programs later this fall.”

The University is moving forward with fall 2021 undergraduate study abroad programs, as well as graduate and professional programs. 91�Թ� International continues to monitor and communicate closely with colleagues abroad as the pandemic may continue to affect international travel. Students will be notified of any changes in health and safety situations or in their host institution’s policies or offerings.

View the latest information and FAQs on the website.

Originally published by Colleen Wilcox at on May 13, 2021.

“It was a very difficult, but necessary, decision to suspend our programs given the scope of the pandemic,"��said Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization. “As dedicated advocates for global education, we know and feel the disappointment that our students are experiencing right now. As always, however, the health and safety of our students, faculty��and staff remain paramount.”

To date, most countries have upheld travel restrictions and stringent entry requirements for third country nationals and are still very much grappling with sustained high numbers or resurgences of positive COVID-19 cases and strains on health care systems. In addition, many countries are faced with slower-than-expected vaccination rollout programs and public health restrictions are still in place. The vast majority of countries continue to be assessed as high risk by the Centers for Disease Control��and U.S. Department of State, and the State��Department��is still advising against all non-essential travel overseas in the near term.

91�Թ� International has created a variety of new options for summer in light of study abroad cancellations, including the virtual Global Professional Experience program as well as online academic courses anchored at the Global Gateways and Centers.

View the latest information and FAQs on the .

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The hurdles were significant for these students, as they faced travel restrictions, limited flight options and closed U.S. embassies. The University was charged with creating viable and accessible solutions that supported all students in their academic progress.����was also working with partners on campus and abroad to create innovative programs that keep students engaged with the 91�Թ� community. Determining the available options was not an easy task, specifically for first-year international undergraduate and graduate students.

Three international students share their personal stories and offer a glimpse into the reality of being an international student during a global pandemic.

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The latest rankings were published in the Open Doors , which examines the number of degree-seeking students who received academic credit for study abroad in a given year. Using this measure, an estimated 76.2 percent of 91�Թ� undergraduate students participated in study abroad in 2018-19. The statistics in the new report show an uptick in study abroad participation��before the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted programming.��The pandemic has since forced the suspension of study abroad for the 2020-21��academic year.

The pause in programming has allowed the study abroad team at to creatively connect and engage with students, imagining what new programming could be in the future.��They recently created the Virtual Global Professional Experience program, allowing 100 students to connect with the 91�Թ� network of employers worldwide to work on projects and develop intercultural competency��and other professional skills. The team also created an online advising course on study abroad and are��in the process of creating an online pre-departure course.

“This kind of resilience and innovation are hallmarks of our international efforts here at 91�Թ�, and they allow us to continue to transform students’ study abroad experiences and deepen their understanding of themselves and their place in the world,” said��, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

“All these efforts will help us beyond COVID-19, and we are certainly looking forward to next summer when we can resume sending students abroad,” said��, senior director of global education.

“We continue to create more opportunities for students to go abroad and also encourage students to be intentional in selecting the locations and programs.”

91�Թ� International’s study abroad office manages nearly 50 semester study abroad programs in 25 countries around the world.

Open Doors is conducted by the with the support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. More information on the report can be found .

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The University of 91�Թ� and partners are now accepting applications for the Mexico Studies Chair, which funds a senior scholar from a Mexican university to be in residence for a semester.

As part of the new program, 91�Թ� International has partnered with the�� to bring social scientists and humanists to 91�Թ� to teach courses about Mexico as a Kellogg Institute visiting fellow. The call for applications for fall 2021 runs through Nov.��25. The profile of this particular chair will focus on democracy and development.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with NDI and COMEXUS on this distinctive research opportunity,” said Donald Stelluto, executive director for the Kellogg Institute. “The Kellogg Institute has long valued and fostered collaborative research. This opportunity to welcome a senior scholar from Mexico will strengthen the institute’s academic and collegial networks in Latin America and present a new avenue for us and our visiting scholars to focus together on the study of critical questions around democracy and development in Mexico.”

The program, which launched in 2016, aims to create and strengthen ties between U.S. academic and higher education institutions in Mexico, as well as promote greater knowledge of Mexico in the U.S.

"We are very excited about this partnership and the opportunity it creates to build new relationships throughout Mexico by bringing senior scholars to 91�Թ�,” says Mike Talbot, director for initiatives in Mexico at the Mexico City Global Center. “This program will seed research collaboration long into the future."

While the core of this program is a course, the fellow will also organize an event or seminar on Mexico, fostering discussion in the 91�Թ� community, and will develop research on a relevant topic.

"This collaboration is particularly relevant as Mexico elected in 2018 a president with the highest popular support in 50 years,” says Hazel Blackmore, executive director of COMEXUS. “The initiative between 91�Թ� and COMEXUS is the cherry on the cake to an informal collaboration between the two institutions that has been constant and productive over the years within the framework of other FGR programs.”

91�Թ� is the sixth partner to this initiative that includes the University of Chicago; the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; the University of California, San Diego; the University of Southern California,��Los Angeles; and Juniata College.

The Becas Fulbright-García Robles scholarship is awarded to candidates with Mexican nationality and permanent residency in Mexico. The deadline is Nov. 25. Requirements and application information can be .

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In addition to the agreement signing, scholars from both institutions offered remarks that explore how people dehumanized and murdered millions of people, and the role healing justice plays in our world today. This is the focus of a recently uploaded to the Yad Vashem website. This resource raises open questions to encourage thoughtful discussion and writings.

"Yad Vashem is pleased to sign the agreement with the University of 91�Թ�," says Novak. "Yad Vashem is committed to ensuring that the history of the Holocaust continues to be relevant to us today and for future generations, and not just yet another chapter in human history. Our efforts aim to equip students and teachers alike with the necessary tools and materials to address the topic of the Holocaust and engage young scholars in the need for further research into the multifaceted nature of the Holocaust. Yad Vashem hopes that this agreement will open more opportunities to be active on many more universities and college campuses across the United States and the rest of the world."

This new connection creates a basis for fruitful cooperation between these two internationally renowned institutions. Yad Vashem's International Institute for Holocaust Research and International School for Holocaust Studies��will work together with members of the faculty, staff��and students at the University of 91�Թ�. This agreement also includes developing a strong connection with (ACE) to sustain, strengthen and transform Holocaust education in Catholic schools and in its professional development programming.

"For decades, Yad Vashem's International School for Holocaust Studies has been training teachers from all faiths from across the globe, and it looks forward to embarking on this new partnership with 91�Թ�'s ACE program," says Eyal Kaminka, director and the Lily Safra Chair of Holocaust Education at the International School, Yad Vashem.

“The University of 91�Թ� is very proud to enter into this partnership with Yad Vashem. For our students who study abroad in Jerusalem, the collaboration will allow for greater access to Yad Vashem's extraordinary resources — both its world-renowned experts and its unparalleled archives to pursue their research and become a part of the global conversation on Holocaust studies,” says Pippenger.

“For our students on campus, we hope that the partnership will lead to a better understanding of the history and legacy of the Holocaust and what that understanding calls us to study and act on today. We also look forward to our faculty members forging new connections with the excellent scholars at Yad Vashem to produce research and scholarly initiatives that enlighten, educate��and heal our communities.”

Contact: Colleen Wilcox, 91�Թ� International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu

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“These leaders have championed numerous curricular and research initiatives that have had a tremendous impact on our students and faculty. Their creative and thoughtful work is invaluable for the University's advancement of global education and research,” says , vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

“The University and 91�Թ� International are grateful to them for their leadership as well as their commitment to teaching and scholarship.”

, professor of Romance languages and literatures, began her term in August��2017. During her three-year tenure as the academic director of the London Global Gateway, DellaNeva worked closely with faculty, graduate students��and postdoctoral students to support their scholarship, promote London as a place to advance their research��and strengthen scholarly collaboration with universities such as Durham and Oxford. She developed programs that provide intellectual enrichment for both students and faculty in London, including the London Undergraduate Scholars Program and London-specific signature classes such as Imagining Henry VIII,��and promoted the intellectual profile of the Kennedy Scholars program. Most recently, she chaired the faculty advisory committee on the G.K. Chesterton Collection, which was acquired by the London Global Gateway in 2019. During her upcoming sabbatical, DellaNeva will continue her work on the literary representation of Henry VIII in early modern European texts.

NDI has appointed Rev. James Lies, C.S.C., to a one-year term as beginning July 1. Father��Lies will work closely with Joshua Copeland, London Global Gateway’s executive director, faculty and academic leaders on campus, and the global network on the London Global Gateway’s role in advancing global scholarship.

, a theologian of Christian history, began her term in Jerusalem in September��2018. As academic director, Hemphill provided academic oversight to 91�Թ� undergraduates��and created opportunities for 91�Թ� faculty, postdoctoral students��and graduate students to extend the global reach of their research in the Holy Land. During her tenure, Hemphill developed and led an immersive and pedagogically rich curriculum that exposed her students to the historic, religious��and cultural diversity of the region. She created and taught an internship course for students interested in community-based learning and research. Hemphill co-led a monthly lecture series, Tuesdays at Tantur, and hosted numerous academic conferences that gathered 91�Թ� faculty with local��and international scholars around relevant topics such as interfaith dialogue, sustainability��and peacebuilding. This fall, Hemphill will begin serving as assistant professor of Catholic studies and theology at Carroll College in Helena, Montana.

, professor of art history, began her term as academic director in Rome in August��2017. Hyde Minor fostered innovative undergraduate programs, particularly the Rome International Scholars Program, and strengthened the Rome Seminar, which is designed to introduce graduate students from across the humanities to the unique primary sources available in Rome. The seminar led to a consortium with Stanford University and Princeton University. During her term, she also developed collaborative research opportunities with the Apostolic Vatican Library and Sapienza University and strengthened research projects with the School of Architecture. Her research on Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-78) will be published by Princeton University Press in the forthcoming book "Piranesi Unbound." Hyde Minor will continue her research during her upcoming sabbatical before returning to teach for the department of art, art history��and design.

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NDI will work closely with the executive directors in London, Rome��and Jerusalem to ensure continuity of academic initiatives and programming. To build upon the valuable contributions made by these academic directors, NDI's senior leadership will continue to work with faculty and deans to support and enhance a range of faculty research and teaching opportunities at the Gateways.

Contact: Colleen Wilcox, 91�Թ� International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu

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Copeland has been an integral member of the London Global Gateway during��the past seven years, supporting students, parents, alumni��and partners in London both as the director of student affairs and rector of Conway Hall. He has also facilitated programs that help promote understanding and advance knowledge, including the recent acquisition of the G.K. Chesterton Collection. Copeland helped steer this project, along with academic leaders, to provide a gathering point for intellectual life in the UK.

“Josh’s excellent leadership in supporting our students and creating community, his success in building meaningful relationships with local partners in London, and his embodiment of the mission and values of UNDE make him the perfect candidate to be the next executive director,” said��, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

“We are thrilled that he will take up this position and continue to help UNDE flourish in the months and years to come.”

In his new role, Copeland will be responsible for implementing the academic vision and strategy, facilitating research collaborations��and raising the University’s profile in the United Kingdom. He will continue building strategic relationships with UK universities and strengthen UNDE’s position as a leader in experiential learning and global education.

“Copeland’s commitment to the University’s internationalization, as well as his proven leadership in global education, will continue to strengthen UNDE’s role in advancing opportunities for collaborative research while expanding the impact of the University’s global scholarship,” said��, senior assistant provost for internationalization.

Copeland will transition into his new role��Monday, June 15, 2020. He holds a master’s degree in music and an artist diploma in voice and opera from Yale University. He previously enjoyed a career as an accomplished opera singer, performing in both the US and Europe.

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Schwake will lead the strategic and managerial aspects for the University’s operations at Tantur and��serve as a primary ambassador. He will also assist in the implementation of the academic vision and strategy expressed through Tantur and the Jerusalem Global Gateway.

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“It is an exciting time for the University and our efforts in the Holy Land, as we reimagine the role 91�Թ� can have in the Middle East,” said Angie Appleby Purcell,��associate director for strategic initiatives at 91�Թ� International.

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“While the Tantur Ecumenical Institute will continue to be a leader of ecumenical encounter, dialogue and research, 91�Թ� International is also expanding the University’s academic footprint in the region through the Jerusalem Global Gateway. A growing number of faculty from varied departments and disciplines are using Tantur for research opportunities, to gather global scholars for academic conferences and to encourage students to study in Jerusalem.”

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Schwake is joining the University after serving more than a decade in the financial services and consulting industry. Most recently, he served as principal (associate partner) at Oliver Wyman, a strategy consulting firm. Schwake provided advice to top executives of large corporations, financial institutions, regulators and ministries. He has led the execution of high-profile engagements across the globe, covering a wide range of topics including enterprise-wide strategy, financial planning, risk and regulation, and restructuring.��Schwake speaks fluent Arabic, English, Hebrew and German.

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"The experience and skills he has earned as a consultant for top executives across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, backed by his academic background and deep roots in the Holy Land make him the ideal leader to help forward and deepen 91�Թ�'s mission within the��region,”��said Appleby Purcell.

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The Jerusalem Global Gateway is part of 91�Թ� International’s , which includes five Global Gateways in Jerusalem, Dublin, Beijing, London and Rome, and six Global Centers in Hong Kong, Mexico City, Mumbai, Santiago, São Paulo and Kylemore Abbey (western Ireland).

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Among the selected students:

• Junior Seth Cattanach of Minnesota will study in London. Cattanach is a major.

• Junior Brendan O’Donnell of Illinois will study in Dublin-UCD. O’Donnell is a major.

• Junior Avian Robinson of Wisconsin will study in Berlin. Robinson is a major.

• Junior Deandre Tomlinson of New Jersey will study in Puebla, Mexico. Tomlinson is a major.

• Junior Meklit Zenabu of Ohio will study in Jerusalem. Zenabu is a major.

More than 800 students were selected to receive scholarships to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs and career-oriented internships around the world. More than 100 selection panelists from colleges and universities across the nation reviewed the 3,400 applications for this cycle.

Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply toward��their study abroad or internship program costs. The program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or internships abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is a congressionally funded program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. State Department and was named after the late congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, who served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Applications for summer 2019 and fall 2019/academic year 2019-2020 programs will open in mid-January. Student applications are due March 5. Program information and a list of the recipients can be found on the program’s .��

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By the time they graduate, 73.7 percent��of 91�Թ� undergraduate students will have participated in study abroad. The latest data were published in the Open Doors , which examines the number of degree-seeking students who received academic credit for study abroad in a given year. Open Doors is published by the Institute of International Education, which has conducted an annual statistical survey on international students in the United States since its founding in 1919 and in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs since 1972.

In order to enhance the University’s growth and reach around the globe, 91�Թ� International was established eight years ago to build collaborative global networks and facilitate richly diverse programs for students. 91�Թ� International’s study abroad office manages nearly 60��semester study abroad programs in 25 countries around the world.

“We have continued to deepen our expertise as a leader in global education, and this recognition serves as a tribute to the University’s commitment to inspiring our future leaders to experience other cultures and learn beyond the United States,” said Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.

91�Թ� was ranked third last year in the annual Open Doors report, which is released every year during International Education Week. “These results speak to the strength, professionalism��and hard work of our study abroad team and the intellectual curiosity of our students,” said Pippenger.

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Hemphill served as co-director of 91�Թ�’s study abroad programs at the Jerusalem Global Gateway from 2011 to 2014. She also held an internship at the for 91�Թ�’s , researching the institute’s history and implementing 91�Թ�’s undergraduate pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

“I am thrilled to welcome Hannah to 91�Թ� International as the new academic director,” says Angie Appleby Purcell, interim executive director of the Jerusalem Global Gateway.

“Her academic acumen in medieval theology and Jewish studies, along with her intimate knowledge of both 91�Թ� and Jerusalem, will greatly benefit our students’ learning and support the global outreach of our faculty research and scholarship with Israel and Palestine.”

As academic director, Hemphill will work closely with academic units on campus and collaborators in the Middle East to strengthen 91�Թ�’s visibility by developing and supporting seminars, major conferences��and lectures at the Gateway.

“Through her leadership, I am confident that she will implement NDI’s strategic plan to support students and faculty in Jerusalem and identity new initiatives for the region,” says Purcell.

During 2014-15, Hemphill conducted a year of dissertation research at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. She is working to complete a Ph.D. in theology from 91�Թ�. She holds master’s degrees from 91�Թ�, St. Andrews University��and Oxford.

The Jerusalem Global Gateway is part of 91�Թ� International’s global network, which includes five Global Gateways in Jerusalem, Dublin, Beijing, London��and Rome��and six Global Centers in Hong Kong, Mexico City, Mumbai, Santiago, São Paulo��and Kylemore Abbey in western Ireland.

Contact: Colleen Wilcox, 91�Թ� International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu

Originally published by Colleen Wilcox at on Sept. 21.

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Spickett-Jones has a uniquely diverse background, serving in various roles in both commercial and academic institutions, including several leading research-intensive U.K. universities. Most recently, he served as the international director for the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London. He helped to drive international recruitment and build external partnerships for exchange programs.

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Besides teaching courses in marketing, Spickett-Jones was also heavily involved with research. He has been published in well-ranked international academic journals and in professional trade journals.��He has contributed chapters for textbooks and supported industry partners with thought leadership and consultant work.

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“Graham’s business experience in the hospitality industry coupled with his extensive background in higher education, both as an administrator and faculty member, makes him uniquely qualified to serve as the inaugural executive director for the London Global Gateway,” says Warren von Eschenbach, associate vice president and assistant provost for internationalization.

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“His proven leadership in launching two satellite campuses in London, involvement in developing research clusters, and background in international education has equipped him with the skills and experience to realize the University’s international priorities in London and throughout the United Kingdom.”

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Located in the heart of the Westminster near Trafalgar Square, the London Global Gateway is��in close proximity to many foreign embassies, government offices, academic institutes��and��charitable organizations. The London Global Gateway is part of 91�Թ� International's global network, which includes five in Beijing, Dublin, Jerusalem, London��and Rome; and six in Hong Kong, Mexico City, Mumbai, Santiago, São Paulo��and Kylemore Abbey (western Ireland).��

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Contact: Colleen Wilcox, 91�Թ� International, 574-631-2513, cwilcox1@nd.edu

Originally published by Colleen Wilcox at on June 11.