Sylvia Burwell, Eric Liu, Susan Rice, Maria Elena Salinas, Ibram Kendi

On Campus ·

"Changemaker" Panelists Reflect on Race, Culture, and Their Own Challenges and Successes

Four leaders in government, media, and higher education shared the trials and triumphs that them led to where they are today, reflected on the meaning of "changemaking," and more.
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Student Life ·

Meet the Student Advisory Council Co-Chairs Focused on Inclusive Excellence

Rafael Cestero and Erick Brock talk about their life experiences and goals for Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.
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Sharon Weiner and Thespina Yamanis

Research ·

SIS Faculty Win Awards for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring

The Office of Graduate Studies and Research recently awarded Professor Sharon Weiner the 2019 Award for Excellence In Doctoral Student Mentoring and Professor Thespina Yamanis the 2019 Award for Excellence in Master's Student Mentoring.
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A bar of chocolate

International ·

The Dark Side of Chocolate

The worldwide demand for chocolate has come with human rights and sustainability issues, and not all chocolate brands address them. Check out what SIS professor Johanna Mendelson Forman says to be aware of in regards to chocolate production.
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Schoolchildren stand on their destroyed school in the Yemeni city of Taiz.

Research ·

The US’s Role in the Hidden Genocide in Yemen

SIS professor Jeff Bachman, director of the Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights Program at SIS, recently published an article for Third World Quarterly making the case that the violence and destruction in Yemen amount to genocide.
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Ukrainian woman holding a rifle in military fatigues.

Research ·

Women Warriors: SIS Prof. Co-Authors Book on Female Combatants

Jessica Trisko Darden examines Ukrainian women in non-state armed groups.
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Woman wearing earrings and smiling.

On Campus ·

Inspiring Grad Stories: Annelise Straw

The Rhodes Scholar finalist was a ballerina and a chef before finding SIS.
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Wendy Atieno

International ·

Living, Learning and Reflecting: An SIS Graduate Student Experience

Wendy Atieno discusses her amazing experience as a graduate student in SIS and the opportunities she was able to pursue.
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Photo of the building of the School of International Service

Announcement ·

New Degree at American U. Aims to Prepare Next Generation of Foreign Policy Experts

New Degree at American U. Aims to Prepare Next Generation of Foreign Policy Experts
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Headshot of Prof. Max Paul Friedman against a blue background.

Announcement ·

Professor Max Paul Friedman Wins Prestigious Bessel Award

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ History and International Studies Professor Max Paul Friedman has won the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's prestigious Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award.
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