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Southern Voice Talks: “Local Solutions to Global Challenges: Financing for Development in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape”
Please join CGS and Southern Voice on 14 August, 9AM (CT), for the launch of Southern Voice Talks, a new space for bold ideas and fresh perspectives from the Global South.Our first event,...
Southern Voice Talks
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Throughout this academic year, CGS will be partnering with the organization called Southern Voice (https://southernvoice.org/), a network o
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Webinar Recording: A Great Decoupling? Globalization Without the U.S.
A Great Decoupling? Globalization Without the U.S. - April 24th, 2025 - 12 PM - On ZoomAbstract: This panel explores the evolving nature of global economic integration in an era marked by U.S. disengagement, rising protectionism, and a recalibration of...
Part-time Students
The MS in Global Studies Program is flexible for working professionals and others because we understand the value that working professionals bring to our program.
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M.S. in Global Studies Launch
CGS Announces Launch of New Master of Science in Global Studies Program, Spring 2026!The Center for Global Studies (CGS) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Master of Science in Global Studies (MSGS) program, beginning in Fall 2025. This innovative, interdisciplinary...
5-year Bachelor/Master
University of Illinois undergraduate students who wish to take their interests in global studies to the next level, may pursue a 5-year program that supplements their bachelor's degree with an acce
Advising
Each student will work with their advisor to select courses that best suit their individual goals.
UP 427 Digital Stortytelling
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Digital Storytelling explores how storytelling can play a central role in planning education and practice by democratizing knowledge, sharpening critical judgement, and expanding our practical tool
Experience Puerto Rico: A Unique Journey in Sustainable Design
A hands-on course blending multidisciplinary learning and real-world impact. Through lectures and discussions starting January 21, students will explore participatory design methods that bridge campus-community divides.
Over spring break, from March 15–22, students will travel to Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to collaborate with Casa Pueblo, an internationally recognized grassroots organization pioneering energy independence and sustainability since 1980. This immersive experience offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with local academics, artists, activists, and communities while...
