Global Studies Program

The Global Studies program offers a multidisciplinary major that focuses on important issues such as the origins and implications of diversity and interdependence among nations, cultures, regions and peoples.

Major Courses

Global Studies Fall 2025 Open House!

Global Studies Open House, Monday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6 pm, Weinstein Brown Alley Room 313

Come out to talk with faculty, students and good friends of Global Studies. Be our guests as we hear about upcoming Spring courses and SIR Honor Society projects, then satisfy cravings with international appetizers and sweet treats!

Upcoming Events

Oct 06

Make America Great Again? Understanding Domestic Policy Under Trump

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oct 16

Spielabend – German Game Night

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oct 17

Leveraging Languages for Future Careers

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Oct 21

Global Environmental Speaker Series

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Faculty Highlights

Kahn receives Community-Engaged Teaching Award

Michelle Kahn, associate professor of history, was awarded the Community-Engaged Teaching Award by the Bonnor Center for Civic Engagement at the eighth annual Engage for Change Awards.

Joireman awarded at Colloquy

Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, received the 2025 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.

Finley-Brook awarded by Bonner Foundation

Mary Finley-Brook, professor of geography, received the Bonnor Foundation From Action to Impact Award for excellence in teaching.

Joireman publishes on Chinese soft power

Sandra F. Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, published “In the Shadow of the Dragon: Chinese soft power in Central Asia” in International Affairs.

Arts & Sciences Summer Research Fellowships

University of Richmond undergraduates in good standing are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding for one approved summer research or internship experience. UR Summer Fellowships support students in pursuing meaningful, faculty-mentored research or internships that align with their academic and professional goals, in any field and anywhere in the world. These experiences enhance classroom learning, prepare students for top graduate programs, and help them gain valuable professional skills.

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Feature Stories

UR Now: Student Experience

Diving into Richmond’s First-Year Seminars

Small classes, passionate professors, and skill-building exercises form the premise of this foundational program.

University of Richmond literary translators

UR Now: Research & Innovation

Richmond faculty translators bring literature to new audiences

Meet four scholars who make poetry and novels more accessible — including an acclaimed version of All Quiet on the Western Front.

UR Now: Student Experience

UR students spend a summer exploring politics, policy, and public service

Internships with elected officials revealed the inner workings of the federal government and provided clearer career paths for three School of Arts & Sciences majors.