News and Events
Recent News
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Dr Hyoun-A Joo and Dr Lina Tuschling receive Best Article Award
September 11, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Hyoun-A Joo and Dr. Lina Tuschling for receiving the Best Article Award from the journal Die Unterrichtspraxis / Teaching German!
"Tesla in Grünheide: Growing Intercultural Competence Through Role-Play Simulation" (2022)
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Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux Joins Global Workshops and Panels to Tackle Online Extremism and Urban Development
June 26, 2023
Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux, co-director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), actively participates in international workshops and panels focused on tackling online extremism and addressing urban development. He tackled topics about research on online extremism and online extremist ecosystems, responsive and responsible cities, and transatlantic citizen engagement.
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Exploring Higher Education Linkages between Universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta
May 25, 2023
Government officials, university representatives, and professionals in the field of education from Zimbabwe and Atlanta meet to discuss international collaboration and educational partnerships.
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K20 Arabic Teachers Workshop: Empowering Educators of Arabic Language and Culture
April 29, 2023
The Arabic Teachers Council of the South organized a K20 Arabic Teachers Workshop titled "Empowering Educators of Arabic Language and Culture" at Amana Academy, hosting speakers from diverse institutions who presented on various topics including project-based learning, virtual exchange, improving reading comprehension, and integrating Arabic grammar. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of Arabic teachers in the southern U.S. states by providing professional development opportunities and fostering a community of support.
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Truman Center Nuclear Security Workshop
April 15, 2023
The Truman Center hosted a two-day Nuclear Security Workshop for undergraduate students from the Metro Atlanta region to engage with experts in nuclear security. The workshop aimed to diversify the nuclear policy field and included interactive discussions and presentations on various topics. The Truman Center's efforts prioritize underrepresented communities in the nuclear policy field, including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and they achieve their goals by organizing convenings that engage stakeholders in discussions on how nuclear security intersects with critical issues.
Recent Press Coverage
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Kasun Partners with Scholars from Mexico to Develop Native Science Curriculum for Local Teachers
May 20, 2024
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Atlanta Public Schools Expanding Culturally Responsive Education Through Dual Language Immersion Program
April 18, 2024
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Global Issues, Local Solutions: Research Collaborative Awards $80K to Six Projects
February 29, 2024
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Saving Praise Houses Before Their African Lineage Is Forgotten
November 23, 2023
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Atlanta Global Studies Symposium to Equip Students, Researchers for Demands of Complex World
April 6, 2023
Upcoming Events
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A Special Guest Lecture by Tatiana Voltskaya!
October 9, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Us for a Special Guest Lecture by Tatiana Voltskaya!
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ARC OF JUSTICE: IDEAS EX+CHANGE
October 10, 2024, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The Arc of Justice Foundation, a nonprofit public educational institution focused on the distinct role of law in American history, will host a pre-inaugural event titled "We Can’t Keep Living Like This" as part of its IDEAS EX+CHANGE series.
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Sustainable Development Research Seminar
October 11, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Sustainable Development Research Seminar
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GOALIE session: Filipino-American Heritage Month (with Imelda Gasman)
October 18, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for our third GOALIE session: Filipino-American Heritage Month (with Imelda Gasman).
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Communicating Resistance: Bollywood and its Many Dance Forms Workshop
November 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this engaging workshop, Dr. Ankita Rathour will explore the pedagogical potential of Bollywood song and dance. Participants will be introduced to the Hindi film industry and Indian culture through the art of dance!