Applications are NOW OPEN for Summer 2027 GLOBIS International Study Away Programs! Considering studying abroad? Apply before the priority deadline, November 1, to guarantee a full review of your application! Learn more and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

Introducing the Fall 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! These students will participate in GLOBIS human rights research projects while taking an advanced human rights and research design course. Learn more about the research lab and its previous cohorts at GLOBIS.uga.edu.

Congratulations to Jessica Dick, GLOBIS Operations Coordinator, for being recognized with SPIA’s 2026 Staff Award of Distinction, which recognizes a staff member’s meaningful contributions to the UGA community! We are so grateful for all that Jessica has poured into GLOBIS over the past 13 years.

On April 24, the SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium (URC) took place. Several GLOBIS students took part in the event, sharing their findings from research conducted through the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab, the BBCITS Security Leadership Program, or other research projects.

Meet Emily Hwang, a 3rd Year from Suwanee, GA in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research analyzes how the rapid expansion of online sports betting constitutes a systemic violation of individual rights to health, physical integrity, and economic liberty.

Meet Maia Norman, a 4th Year from Cumming, GA majoring in International Affairs in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on violence against women in post-conflict spaces. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

Meet Ella Bryan, a 4th Year from Alpharetta, GA majoring in International Affairs in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include the impact of vigilante groups on protecting human rights. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) would like to congratulate Alexandra Audrain on her selection for the Presidential Award of Excellence, one of the University of Georgia's highest undergraduate honors. (1/)

Meet Naureen Lakhani, a 4th Year majoring in International Affairs and Political Science in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on the human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Read more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

Join us in congratulating Dr. Linn Normand, associate professor of international affairs and resident fellow at the Center for the Study of Global Issues, for being selected as a 2026 Special Collections Faculty Teaching Fellow!

Meet Mayerlyn Rivera, a 4th Year from Marietta, GA majoring in International Affairs with minors in French and International Human Rights and Security in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

Meet Celeste Hernandez, a a 3rd Year from Dalton, GA majoring in International Affairs and Political Science in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on forced disappearances in Latin America. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

Meet Makayla Bangoura, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Makayla's research interests include children’s human rights and the rights of women in conflict. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

It’s Dawg Day of Giving! Learn more about how the GLOBIS fund, the Human Rights Initiatives Support fund, and the Han S Park Scholarship support student opportunities to conduct research, study away, and more at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

Meet Fanta Kaba, a 4th year student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include natural resource extraction and Africa. Learn more about the Center for the Study of Global Issues Human Rights Research Lab at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

The Spring 2026 Newsletter for the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) is now available on our website! Learn more about our new and returning study away programs, introductions to our Spring 2026 Human Rights Research Lab cohort, and more here: spia.uga.edu/departments-....

Meet Amelia Pollio, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Amelia is a 4th Year from Alexandria, VA majoring in International Affairs with Certificates in Data Analytics in Public Policy and New Media. Learn more about the GHRRL: spia.uga.edu/departments-...

Meet Aidan O'Donnell, a 4th year student from Flowery Branch, GA in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab researching corruption, corruption of state security forces, and violations of physical integrity rights. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

The application to the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab Fall 2026 cohort is NOW OPEN! Applications are due Monday, March 31. Apply today at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

On February 20, several Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) students presented their research at the SouthEastern Rights Network Spring Conference at Georgia State University. View the full program and learn more about the SouthEastern Rights Network at www.southeasternrightsnet.org.

Meet Adrianna Good, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include refugee and immigrant rights and self representation in immigration courts. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

Introducing the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! These students will participate in GLOBIS human rights research projects while taking advanced human rights and research design classes, ultimately conducting their own independent research related to human rights.

Study away with GLOBIS in Ireland this Summer! Spots are EXTREMELY LIMITED and acceptances are rolling, so apply today! Learn more and submit your application at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

Do you have studying away on your summer bucket list? There is STILL TIME TO APPLY to study away with GLOBIS this Summer! Acceptances are rolling, so apply today! To learn more and apply to these programs, visit spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

There is still time to apply to study away in Scotland this Summer! Limited spots are available. Acceptances are rolling, so apply today! Learn more and submit your application here: spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) celebrates the life and work of Dr. Han S. Park following his passing this week. Dr. Park served as the Director of GLOBIS for 20 years, and was responsible for giving GLOBIS its current name. He spent his career advocating for global peace.

Applications for the Freedom to Assemble Maymester in the U.S. South are STILL OPEN! ✔️ In State Tuition for All ✔️ Low Program Fee ✔️ 6 Hours of Course Credit ✔️ CURO Eligible Independent Research and more! Acceptances are rolling. Learn more and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat...

Applications have RE-OPENED to study away in Morocco this Summer! Take a course on Middle Eastern politics and conduct independent research while living and learning abroad Summer 2026. Program acceptances are rolling. Apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

Applications for the GLOBIS 2026 Stellenbosch Maymester have RE-OPENED! There is still time to apply to study civil rights in Stellenbosch, South Africa this May. Applications are now being reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

Interested in studying away this Summer? Applications for select GLOBIS Summer Study Away programs are STILL OPEN! Learn more about our domestic study away opportunities in the U.S. National Parks and the U.S. South and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....