Student Life ·
NRSD Students Reflect on Time in Costa Rica
Students reflect on their experiences abroad in Costa Rica with the NRSD program.
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On Campus ·
SIS Enhances Curricula for a Changing World
Learn about the exciting updates launching in several programs across the School of International Service in fall 2025.
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International ·
The Political Roots of Dr. Seuss
To mark Dr. Seuss Day, we spoke with SIS professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson to break down how Geisel’s whimsical drawings and silly rhymes reflected serious global issues.
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International ·
Three Questions on Germany's Federal Election
SIS professor Garret Martin explains the importance of Germany’s recent election.
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International ·
What Does 'Real Independence' from the US Mean for Germany?
In a new piece for The Conversation, SIS professor Garret Martin considers what Germany's presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, could mean when he says he is focused on achieving "independence" from the US.
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International ·
If US Attempts World Bank Retreat, AIIB Could Step In
A Trump-ordered review of Washington’s support of all international organizations has led to fears of the U.S. reducing funding or pulling out of the World Bank altogether.
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Alumni ·
Letter from Alumni to Students at a Time of Change
In response to a call to action by Dean Shannon Hader, Jo Lamas, SIS/BA ’67, wrote a letter of hope to SIS students facing uncertainty right now.
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International ·
Three Years of the Russia-Ukraine War
SIS professor Keith Darden answers questions about the current state of the war in Ukraine three years after Russia’s invasion.
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International ·
What's in a Name? The Geopolitics of Renaming Landmarks
SIS professor Hansong Li discusses the reasoning behind the renaming of geographic features and landmarks and the possible geopolitical implications of those names.
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Alumni ·
Eagles in Love: Get to Know Three More AU Sweetheart Couples
Introducing the AU Sweetheart Questionnaire, featuring some quick questions with a trio of Eagle couples who found love through AU.
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