MSU International Studies and Programs

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MSU's Center for Global Learning and Innovation is hosting a workshop that will provide strategies to integrate Ubuntu into formal curricula or daily relational practices. Join us on Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m., July 8.
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Led by Vice Provost and Dean of International Studies and Programs Titus Awokuse, a delegation of leaders from Michigan State University recently visited ALT University in Almaty, Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿✨

The MSU team — including faculty from the College of Engineering and the College of Education, alongside directors from MSU VIPP, the Center for European and Eurasian Studies, and Asia Hub — got a first-hand look at ALT's incredible campus innovation spaces.

The visit concluded with a formal signing ceremony, sealing a new agreement to strengthen our partnership ties and expand collaboration in research, education and exchange between our two universities. 🌐🎓

Last month, one of Jackie "Jack" Guevara's dreams came true. She had the opportunity to share the knowledge gained at MSU about turf grass management with her home country — the Philippines. Jack is part of the MSU team that prepared turf for the 2026 World Cup. Read more about her path in a field she once knew nothing about.

Bringing MSU turfgrass expertise back home to the Philippines Jackie Lyn “Jack” A. Guevara is an assistant professor in the Turfgrass Management Program at Michigan State University. Guevara was invited to give a talk at a golf course management conference in the Philippines.

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Benjamin Nketsiah's internship last summer at Henry Ford Health gave him greater understanding of what inclusion in health care research looks like. He transcribed focus group discussions with Ghanaian women, hearing their perspectives surrounding the stigma of cancer. In response to what he observed, he developed a mobile health platform called She's Strong to help bridge some of the gaps in care. Read more.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/05/student-view-benjamin-nketsiah

The spring Spartan Bus Tour returned from a two-day, 222-mile trip through Flint, Saginaw and Bay City. The experience provided MSU faculty, staff and leaders like Vice Provost and Dean Titus Awokuse with the opportunity to experience firsthand the impact Michigan State and Spartan alumni are making in the great state of Michigan.

Read more about the tour. https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/05/spartan-bus-tour-explores-partnerships-progress-flint-bay-region

Members of the MSU Delegation for Kazakhstan visited Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training Institute to discuss future collaboration and to tour the campus.

The visit followed an alumni reunion in Almaty, Kazakhstan where alumni from MSU degree programs and MSU VIPP scholar programs gathered.

Proud to have MSU Canadian Studies Center prioritizing Michigan's relationship with Ontario. 💚🇨🇦

Canadian Studies Center hosts Ontario Delegation for meeting with MSU President On April 8, the Canadian Studies Center was pleased to host the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, president of the Ontario Treasury Board and minister for Francophone Affairs for the province of Ontario, for a visit to the Center's office in the International Center, as well as a productive conversation with....

Last Wednesday, we celebrated MSU’s international grads during a special ceremony held at the MSU Multicultural Center. Hats off to all our grads! 🎓
You made it! And we’re so proud!

Two weeks ago, we honored 12 Spartans for their outstanding global contributions during the International Awards Ceremony. Take a moment to check out some of our favorite moments.

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