Alex Leger, the inaugural International Faculty and Staff Liaison in the Office for Global Engagement, provides support for faculty and staff joining the U from other countries. Between the logistical load of procuring a visa and finding housing and the emotional labor of adapting to a new culture, many international faculty will benefit from this […]
Read MoreFresh off finals, international students enjoyed a relaxing start to their holiday break at the third annual “International Utes Day Game,” an event aimed at fostering appreciation for the international community at the U and building community during a time of year that can feel isolating for students far from home.Held in the Jon M. […]
Read MoreThis story originally appeared on the Hinckley Institute’s website. Reposted here with permission. The Hinckley Institute of Politics played a pivotal role in shaping Gus Gochnour’s undergraduate experience and professional trajectory. Through a series of impactful internships, he gained invaluable insights into international relations, government operations, and the power of global connectivity. Gochnour completed three […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s International Student and Scholar Services office, Learning Abroad office, and International Studies Program have partnered to charter the newest chapter of the International Honors Society, Phi Beta Delta. The newly formed Theta Rho chapter invites both international and domestic students and scholars to celebrate their academic achievements and involvement in cultural […]
Read MoreBy sending scholars abroad, welcoming international students to our campuses, and fostering partnerships with colleagues and institutions around the globe, we serve the University of Utah’s mission to positively impact our global community. It is with that mission in mind that we invite you to reflect on our 2024 progress toward a more Global U.
Read MoreAnastasia Fynn, Director of ISSS (right), poses with colleagues Debbie Adebunmi (center), and Sylvia Christensen (left) during the International Education Week flag parade in 2022. The joyous event was initiated by Fynn—a new tradition to the U and one Fynn had overseen at her previous institutions. Congratulations to Anastasia Fynn, director of International Student & Scholar Services, as […]
Read MoreAs the Office for Global Engagement celebrates ten years of “Connecting U to the World,” we invite you to join us in reminiscing on some of the most memorable moments of the last Global U decade: Bringing the University of Utah to South Korea In 2014, the University of Utah opened its extended campus in […]
Read MoreWe’re still in the sweltering summer days here in Salt Lake, so it’s understandable that coats and hats are far from most people’s minds. However, Fall semester is just around the bend and winter is soon to follow. And with each new school year comes an influx of international students who have never experienced the chill […]
Read MoreAround the world, our University of Utah international alumni are making an impact. In this series, “U International Alumni Abroad” we spotlight some of their stories. Since 2017, Dr. Ehab Abdel-Rahman has served as Provost of top-ranked The American University in Cairo (AUC). Below he reflects on what he learned during his time as an international […]
Read MoreWhen Anastasia Fynn, the University of Utah’s Director of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), first came from Ghana to the U.S., her goal was to attend law school. She landed a job at an international student office, trying to make money to achieve her dream. That job turned into a calling and she hasn’t […]
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