From Denver to the World: Korbel Students Expand Their Horizons During Winter Interterm
Studying abroad at the Korbel School isn’t just about hitting the books in a different country. It’s about creating opportunities for students to immerse themselves in new cultures, network with global leaders, and dare to redefine their futures. The month between the Fall and Winter Quarters — called “Winter Interterm” — is a chance for Korbel students to embrace these experiences....
Three Students, One Purpose: Advancing Public Good During Summer Interterm
Summer at the Korbel School isn’t just a break from the classroom — it’s a launchpad for careers in international affairs and public policy. ...
Making an Impact: How Korbel Student Bido Ibrahim Helps Shape Africa’s Future
After years of dedicated work in international development, Abdelrahman (Bido) Ibrahim was ready for something bigger. His M.A. in International Development became the next logical step—a move that opened doors for him to have a broader platform with even greater social impact. ...
Attending the Aspen Security Forum: Connecting Theory to Practice
From July 15–18, I had the privilege of representing the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs as part of a student delegation at the 2025 Aspen Security Forum. As the only university partnered with the Forum, Korbel’s presence stood out—we were proud to be the only students attending among a distinguished gathering of world leaders, policymakers, and experts in global security. ...
Munk School Students Excel in Global Case Competitions
From climate change and healthcare innovation to immigration policy and ethics in public service, Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Global Affairs (MGA) students tackled real-world challenges with winning solutions. These competitions not only offered valuable experiential learning but also showcased the Munk School’s growing impact on the global policy stage....
Meet Four Munk School Grads Who Left Their Mark Beyond the Classroom
As they cross the stage at Convocation Hall, four graduating students from the Master of Public Policy and Master of Global Affairs programs at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy reflect on an experience that has shaped far more than their academic resumes. From policy labs and international internships to student leadership and case competitions, these new grads used their time at Munk to explore interests, build confidence, and prepare to take on the world. We asked the four graduating students to reflect on their defining moments, inspirations, and advice for the next generation of Munk students....
Amy Beck Harris helps students understand the “how” of international development
Before becoming an academic, Ford School Lecturer Amy Beck Harris worked in international development and foreign assistance implementation across Latin America with Chemonics International, the largest international development firm that implements foreign assistance programs, primarily for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, Harris is relying on her work experience and to give students at the Ford School a first-hand look into international development and participatory processes....
International Development Student's Interest in Development Finance Leads Her To World Bank Internship
Olivia Cervantes Llamas is a first year graduate student in the Elliott School's M.A. in International Development Studies program. Earlier this year she was a Projects and Proposals intern at the International Development Group (IDG) and will complete her internship at the World Bank at the end of the semester....
Maxwell Students Represent Türkiye and Romania at International Model NATO
A delegation of 12 Maxwell School students recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they participated in the International Model NATO under the guidance of Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program....
Four students granted mobility fellowships for projects in anthropology and sociology
Four doctoral researchers have been granted mobility fellowships, for projects ranging from epistemology in the wake of civil war, to indigenous/feminist perspectives of socio-ecological dynamics, to transformations in digital finance...
Researching the Normalisation of Political Violence
PhD researcher in International History and Politics, Hafssa Kouskous discusses her work on the normalisation of political violence and her path to the Geneva Graduate Institute. ...
A Natural Progression
I was actively seeking out graduate programs with opportunities to go to China, as well as opportunities where I could develop my skills in economics and international relations...I knew I had to give my all for the opportunity to study at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center....