UNL Global Studies

05/29/2026

🎉 The first week of New Student Enrollment is officially in the books, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Please join us in welcoming two new majors to the School of Global Integrative Studies family this fall. 🌍📚

We are thrilled that you’ve chosen to begin your academic journey with SGIS, and we can’t wait to see the unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas you’ll bring to our community.

Here’s to new beginnings, new connections, and an incredible year ahead. Welcome to SGIS! 💙

05/22/2026

The Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) is a campus resource focused on supporting students as they navigate the academic and personal demands of college. Their office offers resources such as Academic Success Coaching to support graduate student success during their time at UNL.

Through one-on-one coaching, we work with students on things like:

Time management and weekly structure — figuring out how to realistically plan your time
Prioritizing and managing long-term projects — breaking big goals into workable steps
Work/life balance and stress management — building habits that feel sustainable, not exhausting
Talking through advisor/PI relationships, imposter feelings, and academic pressure — with a neutral, confidential coach outside your department

Coaching is personal, judgment free, and focused on helping students succeed in ways aligned with individual needs rather than a single approach.

If you would like to meet with a CAST Coach, you can schedule a session here: https://success.unl.edu/academic-support/coaching/

If you want to learn more about CAST, you can do that through their website: https://success.unl.edu/

The mission of CAST Coaching is to empower students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Through personalized support and guidance, our coaches help students discover their strengths and overcome challenges on the path to success in order to reach their full potential.Schedule a C...

05/22/2026

The Institute for International Teaching Assistants will be held in person from August 3-14, 2026. This 2-week program is designed to prepare international students for teaching in American classrooms.

Students will have teaching training, language courses, and microteaching sessions to practice their teaching skills. International students who will have TA appointments in the fall are expected to complete the program before they teach. Academic Departments are responsible for registering eligible students. This is a valuable opportunity for international students with teaching responsibilities to help them understand the academic environment and cultural norms of US classrooms.

Please contact Lisa Rohde at [email protected] with any questions or to get the registration link.

Register Students for Our Institute for International TAs by Early June The Institute for International Teaching Assistants will be held in person from August 3-14, 2026. This 2-week program is designed to prepare international students for teaching in American classrooms. Students will have teachin...

05/21/2026

To make course materials review easier, instructors planning Fall 2026 courses are invited to share a syllabus or reading list with the Successful Teaching with Affordable Resources (STAR) Team at [email protected]. In a recent UNL pilot, 89% of participating instructors discovered lower-cost options for selected course materials. Within a few weeks of receiving a syllabus or reading list, a member of the STAR Team will share options to consider, which may include Inclusive Access, library-licensed, and openly licensed materials. Sharing a current syllabus or reading list is enough to get started and does not commit an instructor to making changes.

For more information about these programs, see the Affordable Content Faculty Guide (https://pressbooks.nebraska.edu/facultyaffordablecontent/ ) or email STAR ([email protected] ).

05/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the anthropologists, researchers, and changemakers stepping forward 🎓✨

To our graduate students in Anthropology (and Global Integrative Studies), your work has gone far beyond the classroom. You’ve conducted fieldwork, contributed to forensic investigations, and deepened our understanding of what it means to be human 🌍🔍 Your research tells stories that matter, and those stories will shape the future.

As you begin your next chapter, carry this with you:

“The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.” — Ruth Benedict

The world needs your perspective, your rigor, and your commitment to understanding humanity in all its complexity now more than ever 🌎❤️ Whether in the field, the lab, or the communities you serve, keep asking questions, listening deeply, and making meaning 💡🤝

We are incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next 🎉

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, they walk the stage 🎓✨ Today, we celebrate the journey 🌍

To our graduates in Anthropology, Geography, and Global Studies, your curiosity has taken you across cultures, landscapes, and ideas 🗺️🌏 You’ve asked hard questions, embraced complexity, and learned what it means to see the world with both empathy and insight 💡🤝

As you step into your next chapter, carry this with you:

*“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”* — Henry David Thoreau

The world needs your perspective now more than ever 🌎❤️ Wherever you go next, may you continue to explore, connect, and make meaning in ways that only you can ✈️📚

We are so proud of you, and we can’t wait to see where your journey leads 🎉

05/03/2026

🎓 Calling all SGIS May 2026 UNL grads!

Have you completed the Post-Graduation Plans Survey yet? Your response helps tell the story of student success at UNL, supporting program improvement, rankings, and accreditation, and showcasing outcomes for future students.

Please take a few minutes to share your plans and make your experience count!

👉 Check your email for the survey link or scan the QR code.

04/27/2026

What if your semester took you here? 🌸🍣🚄🗼🎌

For MJ Jabbar, that’s not hypothetical, it’s real life.

The global studies major is spending the semester in Saitama, Japan as one of the first Huskers in a brand-new exchange program. From navigating daily life in a new culture to building language skills and friendships, he’s getting a firsthand look at the future he wants to build.

“I ultimately want to work in Japan…this is an incredible opportunity.”

This is what global studies looks like.

Would you study abroad in Japan? 👇

🔗 Read MJ’s story: https://buff.ly/yAo6RCL

MJ Jabbar felt drawn to Saitama, Japan when he first visited for a summer class two years ago. Now, he’s participating in a new program that’s fully immersing him in the culture, language and academics of the region.

04/26/2026

Migration is shaping our world, and our communities right here in Nebraska 🌍

This fall, take a deep dive into migration with Dr. Julia Reilly. You’ll explore why people move, how refugee and asylum systems work, and what migration means for both newcomers and host communities.

This course goes beyond the classroom, students collaborate with local migration professionals in Lincoln and engage directly with real-world issues.

🗓️ Tues/Thurs | 2:00–3:15 PM

✨ Build skills in policy, research, and cross-cultural communication
✨ Connect global issues to local impact

04/25/2026

Two students. One reality:

They’ve done everything right, and still might have to leave university.

From Lincoln to Ethiopia 🌍, UNL alumnus Zach Garfield (BA ’12, Anthropology & Psychology) co-directs the Omo Valley Research Project, supporting students from one of the most remote regions in Southwest Ethiopia.

Right now, they’re facing a difficult truth:
There are more qualified students than funding available.

Students like aspiring veterinarians, future healthcare workers, and first-generation university students are working to build careers that directly serve their communities—but many are at risk of stopping out simply because they can’t afford to continue.

And when support comes through, the impact reaches entire communities:

✨ Students training in medicine and public health to serve regions with little access to care
✨ Future veterinary professionals supporting pastoralist livelihoods
✨ First-generation university students returning home with skills that didn’t exist before

This is what’s at stake.

💛 $82 = one month of education
💛 $975 = an entire year
💛 100% goes directly to students

If you’re going to give, this is the moment it matters most.

🔗 Give or share now: GO.UNL.EDU/OMO

Learn more: https://buff.ly/cKmo3SS

Welcome! Every dollar we raise directly supports young scholars in the Omo Valley, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the world. Your contributions will help us to:  fund our new awardees; cover non-tuition costs like medical ca...