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2011-12 in Review: Columbia launches new global centers, programs for undergraduates

Three years after the first centers opened in Amman and Beijing, Columbia "turned a corner on this global centers initiative" this year, Vice President for Global Centers Ken Prewitt said.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | May 6 01:18 pm ET

SEAS forms partnership with Turkish university

SEAS and Bogazici University in Istanbul established an undergraduate exchange program. Students will begin studying abroad in fall of 2012.

By Shayna Orens | Apr 26 06:31 am ET

Outside the bubble

Columbia should strive to become a more extroverted community.

By Andrew Godinich | Apr 25 07:49 pm ET

Former New York Public Library president to direct Paris global center

Paul LeClerc will oversee the center as it seeks to expand its academic offerings and forge ties with campus cultural houses.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Apr 23 03:04 am ET

Six seniors take fifth year to navigate global centers

The graduates will spend a fifth year at Columbia hopping between the eight global centers. Meanwhile, several faculty committees are looking to bring the Core to the centers.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Apr 20 04:52 am ET

Searching the globe for research

Studying abroad presents a much-needed opportunity for research in the social sciences.

By Annie Tickell | Mar 25 06:13 pm ET

Alum, CC senior to study in Germany on Fulbrights

Cristian Gonzalez, CC ’10, and Emily Tamkin, CC ’12, will study in Germany next year on Fulbright scholarships.

By Ben Gittelson | Mar 15 04:11 pm ET

Senegal election makes waves in Harlem, MoHi

Senegal held its presidential election on Sunday, in a controversial vote. Two Columbia students are currently studying in Senegal and have witnessed the tumultuous political climate.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 27 07:18 am ET

Make study abroad easier

Participating in global citizenship shouldn't be so difficult.

By Editorial Board | Feb 9 08:36 pm ET

More undergrads studying abroad in developing countries

Only 15 percent of students who went abroad 10 years ago studied in developing countries, but this number had risen to 26 percent by last year.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 5 11:57 pm ET

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