Empowering Ethical Leaders for a Connected World

The Department of Global Studies is dedicated to cultivating global citizens. By integrating a strong sense of cultural and spiritual identity with an understanding of other societies, we empower students to address the complex challenges of an interconnected world — ethically, effectively, and with purpose.

 

Student Spotlight

Chloe M. (Class of 2025), a Global Studies and History double major, is currently in Taiwan as an English Teaching Assistant after being awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant — a prestigious recognition of her academic excellence and global engagement.

Francesca R. (Class of 2026) is currently completing an internship with the Holy See’s Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS). In this role, she prepares diplomatic reports and policy analyses for submission to the Vatican and conducts original research on the Holy See’s engagement in the history of inter-American relations. Her experience has included a visit to Rome and Vatican City, where she had the privilege of meeting Pope Francis.

 

Internship Highlights

Our students gain hands-on international and policy experience through meaningful internships such as:

  • The Holy See Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS)

  • Washington English Center – Teaching English as a Second Language

 

Courses That Inspire

  • GS 101: Is This the World We Created? Introduction to Global Studies

  • GS 200: Global Languages and Immigration

  • GS 201: European Identities through Film

  • GS 250: The Art and Science of AI

  • GS 346: Protest to Policy: Social Movements and Criminal Justice Reform

 

Where Our Graduates Go

As a young and growing program, our first graduates are already pursuing globally impactful opportunities — from Fulbright placements abroad to positions bridging language, culture, and policy.

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