Jackson School of International Studies International Studies Program

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Study abroad in Vietnam and Madrid. An internship with the State Department. International studies major Grace Kelly explored the world as a UW student.

As a Foreign Service Officer, international studies alumna Annah Mwendar-Chaba is exploring new places — and languages. 

Faculty Jessica Beyer speaks about “Decoding Disinformation” in a recent panel discussion moderated by CNN Anchor Kate Bolduan.

Sixteen UW students and alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year, and one has been named an alternate.

A new space race is underway, but what does that mean for international politics and law? Professor Saadia Pekkaenen and others explore this question in a group of new essays.

NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong program designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists.

When Chinese President Xi arrives he'll be visiting the state that exports more to his country than any other. David Bachman, UW professor of international studies, is quoted.