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through global partnerships
Advancing Global Solutions
UO's faculty research expertise is shaping a brighter global future.
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Our Mission
Through international partnerships, GSI strives to advance UO’s global impact by coordinating innovative projects, securing funding for international initiatives, and optimizing resources to create sustainable, high-impact programs.
Our Vision
We aim to cultivate globally-aware scholars and leaders who contribute to a more interconnected, productive, equitable, and just world. Through our commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary international partnerships, we strive to create more sustainable initiatives and programs that serve many curious generations to come.
Meet the Team
Elly Vandegrift
Director, Global Studies Institute
Meaghan Bogart
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Hadil Abuhmaid
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Recent News & Upcoming Events
Three UO Faculty Awarded Fulbright Scholarships
For the 2024-2025 competition, the following individuals have been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship.
Dr. Jesse Abdenour, New Zealand
Dr. Lauren Hallett, Fulbright Global Scholar Program
Dr. Melissa Redford, Canada
APRU Climate Simulation
The APRU Student Climate Change Simulation is a role-playing exercise in which students will form multi-country, multi-disciplinary teams to play the role of delegates to the UN Climate Change Negotiation. The 2024 Climate Change Simulation will run from August 22 - September 12.
APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscape
The APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscape hub is hosted at the University of Oregon. This year, the APRU-SCL 2024 Conference is August 6-8 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The conference will take place in Manila on the UPLB campus with related field trips.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
5209 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
Physical Address
3rd Floor Oregon Hall
Phone Number
541-346-3206
Email Address
gsi@uoregon.edu