Mobilizing Curiosity. Engaging the World.
KU International Affairs empowers Jayhawks from all 50 states and over 105 nations to achieve their full potential by mobilizing discovery, research, and service across geopolitical borders. KUIA cultivates inclusion and collaboration across campus and the region through our engagement of the global community.
International Affairs Around the World
Opening Doors
"I went to Japan because I wanted to fully understand the things that I was learning in the classroom and from books. Now, I want to work there. International experiences can play a role in each major and in everybody's life. Definitely consider it. You can make it happen."- Jr. Booker, class of 2026, computer science major, anthropology minor
International Connections
"It is important being able to understand other cultures and perspectives, and that goes for more than just between countries, it is true for inside the U.S."- Emilia Paz Ojeda, international student and 2020 graduate in computer science
KU International News
A conversation Melinda Lewis, International Teaching Awardee
In this interview, International Teaching Award recipient Melinda Lewis discusses how her immersive study abroad programs in Costa Rica blend academic rigor with transformative, community-based experiences, shaping KU social work students’ understanding of global practice.
Michael Wuthrich: Fostering cross-cultural learning
Michael Wuthrich, this year’s recipient of the George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award, reflected on his unexpected journey from rural Kansas to international scholarship and outlined a vision for educators to bring lived experience into the classroom, serve as cultural intermediaries, and champion cross-cultural empathy.
Emma Green: Guiding global students
A recent graduate’s journey into international education comes full circle as she works with International Short Programs this summer.
Charlie Johnson: From Lawrence to the Levant
A college career and global adventure super-charged by KUIA.
International Events at KU
