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German consul general’s visit gives UCLA class perspective on transatlantic partnerships

Consul General of Germany in Los Angeles Andrea Sasse recently visited a community-engaged course taught by UCLA professor David Kim, where she discussed issues ranging from diplomacy and intellectual curiosity to career development.

The social role of universities in a divided world

The U7+ Alliance of World Universities, of which UCLA is an active member, held its 2026 summit in Paris, April 14–15. President of Keio University Kohei Itoh, alliance chair, delivered the summit's communiqué to French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting in the Palais de l'Élysée, two months before the G7 Summit of June 15–17.

Building strong connections with higher education institutions worldwide

Vice Provost Cindy Fan spoke at three major events for international education leaders this winter — the AIEA 2026 Annual Conference, the APAIE 2026 Conference and Hong Kong University Partner Day — on topics ranging from strategic plans, U.S.-China higher education dialogue, empowering women leaders and building resiliency and inclusivity in universities.

UCLA forges ties with women driving global change

A panel discussion in honor of International Women’s Day introduced the work of compelling global women leaders to the UCLA community, offering the latter opportunities for fruitful collaborative initiatives.

Female genital mutilation

How UCLA advocates are working with global partners to end the practice.

Kathryn Paul is advancing UCLA's ‘glocal’ vision for the future

Paul is part of the senior leadership team that examines potential international projects for UCLA.

Awards empower UCLA members to expand university’s global reach

Winners of the inaugural Global Education Award and Global Research Award include 26 individuals across campus.

Story of impact: How one alum is helping Bruins find peace - Sharon Chen ’06

UCLA alumnus improves students’ educational skills for a globalized world

Yondonjamts Jigjidsuren (UCLA 2022) spent the past three years as a student mentor and teacher, first in Boyle Heights, then in Cambodia as a Peace Corps volunteer. He worked with the local community in his Cambodian town to create a computer lab for students, leaving a lasting legacy.

Anne Rimoin wins award for epidemiologic research

In conjunction with the Rimoin Lab at UCLA, the UCLA professor of epidemiology has been conducting collaborative epidemiological research and training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2002.

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