Global Studies and Languages

Global Studies and Languages

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In our era of global challenges, we know that it’s never been more critical to apply our collective knowledge for the public good. From ecological sustainability and food security to public health and conflict resolution — many of the greatest challenges confronting our world recognize no borders. The solutions will require cross-cultural communication and a rich appreciation of the complexities of the emerging world.

Bringing together nearly 100 faculty members with wide-ranging expertise, the School of Global Studies and Languages is a new home for interdisciplinary scholarship, multilingual perspectives, and cross-cultural dialogues at the UO. Offering exceptional academic and professional development that prepares students to thrive in a globalized workforce, it’s also a place where world-class researchers address timely issues.

Boasting a long tradition of international research and outreach, the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ is a leader in global education. Our alumni can be found working in diplomatic service, intergovernmental organizations, and multinational businesses worldwide. We also excel at language education, among North American universities for producing graduates with degrees in five different languages.


Stories of Impact


UO senior helps with research on bilingual signage that's helping make downtown Eugene safer, more welcoming for Spanish speakers


Recent PathwayÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ graduates share how advising and scholarship program changed their lives


The school will debut a cutting-edge global studies major and introduce new, interdisciplinary courses


After two years of travel limits, Global Education ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ sees highest enrollment ever


The program is a collaboration between the nine federally recognized Tribal Nations in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ and the College of Education UOTeach master’s program


Global Studies major helps promote UO’s Spanish Heritage Language Program


Featured Faculty

Jo Weaver

Jo Weaver

Associate Professor, International Studies

Yvonne Braun

Yvonne Braun

Professor, International Studies

Jesús Sepúlveda

Jesús Sepúlveda

Senior Instructor II, Spanish

Kaori Idemaru

Kaori Idemaru

Professor, East Asian Linguistics

Diana Garvin

Diana Garvin

Assistant Professor, Romance Languages

Miriam Schulz

Miriam Schulz

Mokin Professor of Holocaust Studies

zhuo jong schmidt

Zhuo Jing-Schmidt

Professor, East Asian Languages

Habib Iddrisu

Habib Iddrisu

Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Dance

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