University Of South Alabama Wins Grant To Expand Global Studies

By Joy Washington, University of South Alabama

The University of South Alabama is among 21 colleges and universities nationwide awarded a substantial grant by the U.S. Department of Education International Studies and Foreign Language Program. The grant will allow the university to further develop its Global Studies Expansion Initiative, with enhanced language offerings, global health and international studies opportunities, and outreach to local high schools and community colleges.

“We started working on applying for this grant earlier this year, and we are pleased to have been the recipient along with other prestigious institutions of higher learning,” said Dr. Christine Rinne, associate professor of German and project director and coordinator of the Global Engagement Certificate program. “This is the first time South and the College of Arts and Sciences have received this type grant. And we are pleased the university will provide matching funds to support this grant initiative.”

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