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International faculty, diverse perspectives
Four international faculty members share how their lived experiences have shaped their research, teaching, and cultural perspectives.
Four students awarded Colonial Dames of America scholarship
Dina Manandhar, Adhora Madhuri, Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye, and Swapnil Puranik shared about their plans to use their University of Minnesota education to support their home communities.
Student group advocates for international students with disabilities
Lavanya Radhakrishnan has personally seen individuals close to her struggle to navigate the world around them due to their disabilities. The empathy this gave her led her to serve as communications director for Abilities Beyond Disabilities, a student-led group with the mission of providing support and resources for students with disabilities, raising awareness about various disabilities, and promoting inclusivity on campus.
Celebrating 10 years of cross-cultural friendships
The Students Crossing Borders living learning community brought together students from all over the world to live together, sharing their cultures and forming lifelong friendships. Alumni of the program recently gathered for a reunion weekend to celebrate 10 years since they met in Middlebrook Hall.
International students gain leadership skills at retreat
At a two-day retreat, international student leaders led participants in discussions and exercises to enhance communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. The goal was for students to leave with a personal leadership philosophy, a clear set of goals, and actionable strategies to lead confidently within diverse teams.
Learning about the U.S. elections process
International students and scholars learned about the U.S. elections process and what they can do as non-citizens at events planned by International Student and Scholar Services and Small World Coffee Hour.
International Student and Scholar Services celebrates 150 years of international students
ISSS office gives advice and support to international students as they navigate college life in the United States.
SHE-CAN Scholar Finds Community at UMN
Getting involved in student groups and campus programs helped Nita Touch build a community at the University of Minnesota, where she is now helping welcome incoming students.
Braving New Spaces: Navigating Queer International Identities
Vongrathayuth Hingphith reflects on his journey as a queer graduate student from Cambodia and shares how the LGBTQIA+ International Student Caucus has provided a space for support.
Determined to Pay It Forward
Millicent Adjei is using her experience as an international student to inform her work at Ashesi University in Ghana.
