The College Of Global Studies

Feb 13, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

President DeVille Christensen to Serve on Executive Committee of International Association of University Presidents

Dr. Nicolette DeVille Christensen, president of Arcadia University, has been invited to serve on the Executive Committee of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), the lead partner in the United Nations Academic Impact. Led by Toyoshi Satow, chancellor of J.F. Oberlin...

Jan 31, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

University Statement on White House Executive Order

The recent White House Executive Order leaves much uncertainty with colleges and universities and their students, scholars, international programs, and global alliances. This 90-day order not only impacts refugees and people from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen, but...

Jan 11, 2017 • Jennifer Retter

Dr. Ireland Publishes on Medieval Irish History and Culture

Dr. Colin Ireland, who directed Arcadia's programs in Ireland with The College of Global Studies for nearly 20 years, recently published articles on medieval Irish history, cosmology, and literature. In Peritia: Journal of the Medieval Academy of Ireland’s 27th volume, Dr. Ireland published “...

Nov 15, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

For Seventh Consecutive Year, Arcadia University Ranked First in U.S. in Study Abroad

For the seventh consecutive year, Arcadia University is ranked first in the U.S. in study abroad participation, according to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors report that was released yesterday. Arcadia earned the recognition based on the percentage of undergraduate students...

Nov 2, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

President DeVille Christensen Featured in International Educator Magazine

President Nicolette DeVille Christensen is featured in the Nov. 1 edition of International Educator magazine in an in-depth interview as a leader in international education. The interview highlights President DeVille Christensen's career in higher and international education, her thoughts on what...

Sep 13, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Ranked Among Best Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report

In the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released today, Arcadia University is ranked 42 out of 181 institutions in the North Regional University category. This places Arcadia University as sixth among universities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the North Regional...

Mar 24, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia University Hosts Campus Visit for Kadir Has University

On March 18, Dr. Mustafa Aydin, President-Rector of Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Turkey, and Dr. Sinem Akgul Acikmese, International Collaboration and Education Coordinator at Kadir Has, visited Arcadia University to meet with President Nicolette DeVille Christensen and Lorna Stern, Vice...

Mar 21, 2016 • Baaqeyah Amala Muhammad El

Honors Convocation

Feb 23, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

The College of Global Studies Participates in National Instagram Survey

Arcadia University’s The College of Global Studies contributed information to a national Instagram survey on higher education social media marketing. The Survey of Use of Instagram in Higher Education Marketing was published by Primary Research Group, Inc. and released earlier this month. The...

Jan 22, 2016 • Christopher Sarachilli

Former Ireland Resident Director Publishes on Medieval Ireland

Colin Ireland, who directed Arcadia's programs in Ireland with The College of Global Studies for nearly 20 years, published several articles last year on seventh-century Irish studies. In Traditio, an international journal dedicated to the study of ancient and medieval history, thought, and...

Dec 17, 2015 • Caitlin Burns

Andrew George Appointed Regional Director for U.K. and Ireland

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew George as our next Regional Director for the United Kingdom.  George will assume his new position on Feb. 28 at the University’s London Center. George is currently responsible...

Dec 16, 2015 • Christopher Sarachilli

Arcadia Collects Lots of Toys for Tots

Come Christmas morning, local children may find a few more presents than they expected under the tree thanks to the generosity of the Arcadia community, as boxes around campus overflowed with toys ready to be donated to underprivileged children around the community.