Cherry blossoms surround the Jefferson Memorial in DC

On Campus ·

Earth Scholars: Advancing Environmental Equity Through Service Learning

A new program for undergraduates across the º£½Ç»»ÆÞ community will engage students in community-based research and service-learning.
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2024 year in review

International ·

SIS Year in Review 2024

A look back at the stories, podcast episodes, and more that helped define 2024 for the SIS community.
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PhD Candidate Monzima Haque and Professor Samantha Bradshaw

Research ·

How are Authoritarian Narratives Undermining Democracy in the Sahel?

SIS professor Samantha Bradshaw and PhD candidate Monzima Haque answer questions about their recent research in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute.
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Former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad

International ·

US Role in Syria Unclear in Wake of Assad's Fall From Power

SIS professor Jordan Tama spoke with The Conversation about US engagement in Syria after the overthrow of Syria's longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad.
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A marble globe on top of data sheets

Research ·

State Department Partnership Offers Real-World Experience

Through an exciting academic initiative with the US Department of State, SIS students conducted research with real-world impact this semester.
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Rolls of international currency

International ·

Understanding Trump Tariffs 2.0

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose a new slate of tariffs as soon as he enters office in January 2025. We asked SIS professor Michael Stanaitis to explain how tariffs work and what they mean for the US economy.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

International ·

Six Questions About South Korea and Martial Law

SIS professor Ji-Young Lee discusses South Korea’s short-lived martial law declaration, its historical importance, and possible future impacts.
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Isabella Long

Student Life ·

Student Reflection: Reimagining Community-Based Research

Isabella Long, CAS/BA ’25, shares her experience with a unique course and how community-based research has impacted her own perspectives.
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International Criminal Court Sign

International ·

What Do ICC Arrest Warrants Mean for Israel and the War in Gaza?

We asked SIS professor Boaz Atzili to explain the reasoning behind the ICC’s recent issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders and the possible impact it could have on Israel and the war itself.
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Purchasing decisions were central to the planning of the new Meltzer Center. Earlier this year, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ broke ground on the center, which will be the first net-zero university building in the region. Rendering courtesy Perkins Eastman /Rust Orling Architects.

Research ·

New Research Project Launched at º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Aims to Further Improve Sustainability

A new research project underway at º£½Ç»»ÆÞ aims to find ways that º£½Ç»»ÆÞ’s employees can make greener choices in purchasing.
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