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Tuesday, November 25, 2003

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IU partners with Australia's top university to create a joint Pan-Asian Institute

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie today (Sept. 4) joined with the chief executive of the Australian National University -- that nation's top-ranked institution of higher education -- in signing a partnership agreement for the creation of a jointly operated Pan-Asian Institute. The new institute will combine the complementary academic strengths of the two universities into a single research and teaching enterprise with expertise that encompasses a broad range of Asian countries.   Full Story >>

IU Bloomington graduate awarded Rangel Fellowship

Recent Indiana University Bloomington graduate Katherine Ntiamoah has been selected as a 2009 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellow following a highly competitive nationwide competition. The fellowship provides more than $80,000 for graduate study and travel to extraordinary individuals who want to pursue careers in the U.S. Foreign Service.   Full Story >>

Filmmaker to discuss documentary about worldwide student activism during IU screening

The producer-director of a film that follows students around the globe as they work to bring attention to critical issues in their countries will be on the Indiana University campus Thursday evening, March 26, for a 7 p.m. screening of The World We Want, his award-winning documentary.   Full Story >>

IU President McRobbie to join delegation to Israel

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will join a delegation of American university leaders on a trip to Israel, June 29 to July 7, to explore closer academic and research ties between the two nations.   Full Story >>

New strategic plan to result in broader IU presence throughout the world

Indiana University today (Dec. 6) unveiled a new strategic plan to improve the global literacy of its students and faculty and strengthen the university's position as a leader in internationalization. The plan calls for increased student and faculty participation in study abroad and international service learning programs as well as the development of strategic international partnerships that support overseas study, global research and the recruitment of international students.   Full Story >>

Eleven IU doctoral students receive Fulbright-Hays grants

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today (Sept. 6) that 11 IU students have received prestigious Fulbright-Hays grants for Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad for the 2007-08 academic year. These students are 11 of fewer than 170 U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will travel abroad for the 2007-08 academic year through the Fulbright-Hays program.   Full Story >>



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