Global News, January 2025

COP29 in Azerbaijan: Highlights of the Climate Summit: Danielle Falzon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University – New Brunswick, shares her reflections of the recent COP29 summit.

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Distinguished Professor Mark Robson Presented the “Friend of Thai Science Award 2024”: Robson, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Rutgers School of Graduate Studies, was presented with the Friend of Thai Science Award 2024 in Washington, DC. The annual award recognizes “individuals ... who have made significant contributions to Thai higher education, science, research and innovation.”

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Professor Hao Lin Named School of Engineering Director of International Programs: Lin, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and packaging engineering undergraduate director, will lead the development and management of international graduate and undergraduate engineering initiatives aimed at expanding international visibility and increasing enrollment through strategic partnerships and student-centric programs.  

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Rutgers Hosts Leadership from the Federated States of Micronesia: As one of America’s longest serving and renowned land-grant institutions, Rutgers University empowers food producers worldwide with cutting-edge scientific expertise. The university’s acclaimed “Jersey Roots, Global Reach” initiative shines through in its exceptional partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a vast island nation in the North Pacific.

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Rutgers-Camden Faculty Honored with Lifetime Contribution Award: In her nearly four decades as a Rutgers faculty member, Gloria Bonilla-Santiago has amassed an exceptional body of work that has contributed greatly to the university's mission to serve its students, its host communities and beyond.

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2024: A Year in Review at Rutgers: Take a look at some of the most popular Rutgers stories of 2024, chronicling growth and innovation in research and teaching in service to our communities, our nation and the world.

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We are proud to receive the #OpenDoors75 Seal of Excellence in recognition of our participation in the survey since it was first published in 1949! Our International Student & Scholar Services team compiles data for this important report that is used to track international education trends.

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TikTok:

Follow the story of Liyalani, who advocates for students with disabilities to study abroad, and how the experience allowed her to grow more independent and be culturally immersed in the country of Barbados.

Liyalani Roebuck | University of West Indies Barbados (Barbados)

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Facebook: Check out our Rutgers Humans of Study Abroad (RUHoSA) Recap Video!

Take a look at some of the incredible destinations our students visited this year!

🌍 Whether immersing themselves in diverse cultures, learning more about themselves, or creating unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships, these experiences were truly life-changing. ✈️📸

(Spotted yourself in our RUHoSA highlights? Make sure to tag yourself in the comments if you see your picture!)

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Rutgers Global was honored to partner with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School on their Annual Global Health Fair on December 4. 

Check out the photos: 📸 https://lnkd.in/ecT6PMpt

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Spring 2025 International Student Orientation, January 20,

9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Livingston Student Center

The Spring 2025 International Student Orientation is on Monday, January 20 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Livingston Student Center! This one-day, in-person experience is open to graduate and undergraduate international first-year and transfer students. Learn more about the Rutgers campus, connect with Rutgers departments, resources, and staff, get guidance from current Rutgers students, and make new friends! Visit global.rutgers.edu/ISO for more information.

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More Global Events:

• Rutgers Global Events Calendar
• Rutgers University Events Calendar
• Bildner Center events calendar

Study Abroad Advising: 

If you aren’t sure which program you would like to apply to, or if you would like to get a head start on planning for your abroad experience, the first thing you should do is speak with one of our Rutgers Global-Study Abroad advisors!

Check out our online and in-person advising and info sessions here.