Global University

America the beautiful

Our similarities and community at Columbia are built upon our common identities as Americans.

By Amin Ghadimi | Oct 11 07:05 pm ET

Columbia launches new Global Centers

The University is building up its Beijing presence.

By Scott Levi | Dec 1 02:05 am ET

Barnard reaches beyond borders with hope of building global presence

Columbia has postured itself as a global university. Now, Barnard is following a similar route around the world.

By Andrea Folds | Nov 6 03:23 am ET

CU introduces global centers

As part of its response to the growing internationalization of higher education, Columbia University launched its first two Global Centers, hubs meant to foster interdisciplinary research on global topics, in Beijing, China and Amman, Jordan this weekend.

By Scott Levi | Mar 23 12:39 am ET

Breaking: Columbia Launches 'Global Centers' Program with Offices in China, Jordan

WEB EXCLUSIVE Columbia University is launching its first two "Global Centers" in Beijing, China and Amman, Jordan this weekend. Stay tuned for updates.

By Scott Levi | Mar 19 09:06 pm ET

Spar to Travel from East Coast To Far East

As Barnard strives to amp up its international profile, President Debora Spar is learning how to say “ni-hao.”

By Joy Resmovits | Feb 20 01:38 am ET

Going Global

This Monday, Spectator Opinion considers what defines a truly “global university.” Nick Klagge wonders why Columbia is lagging behind the global efforts of other American universities, Rahel Aima a

By | Mar 2 10:19 pm ET

A New Format For Global Academic Research

There is nothing new about universities supporting international collaborative efforts—research projects, exchanges of students and faculty, specific short-term partnerships around urgent issues, e

By Saskia Sassen | Mar 2 09:59 pm ET

Global Branches Need Sturdy Local Roots

Growing up as an expat brat in the United Arab Emirates really doesn’t do much for your sense of self identity.

By Rahel Aima | Mar 2 09:44 pm ET

Leading the Way by Expanding Abroad

About a month ago, I opened up the New York Times Web site and saw the headline, “U.S.

By | Mar 2 09:18 pm ET

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