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IU-Makerere University

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

Through an exchange of faculty and students, IU and Makerere University in Uganda foster a relationship focused on research in natural resources and natural resource management. Read more

IU-Moi University, Kenya

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

The IU School of Medicine and the Moi University School of Medicine partnered to develop better standards of healthcare in Africa. The two programs seek to encourage capable healthcare leaders to meet the dire health needs of the continent, primarily HIV/AIDS. Read more

IU-University of Liberia

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

IU has had an extensive relationship with the University of Liberia since the 1930s. IU is now working with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to rebuild the University of Liberia, ravaged by two civil wars, by sharing faculty, students, and academic resources pertaining primarily to health care education Read more

IU-University of Mande Bukari

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

IU shares an agreement with Mande Bukari University in Mali that establishes a relationship between the universities to promote mutual understanding and academic exchange. Read more

IUPUI Multicultural Center

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

The IUPUI Multicultural Center is an organization within the university that promotes both diversity and multicultural appreciation. Although maintaining a wide definition of diversity, the Center concentrates its support on the African American, Latinos/Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native American communities. Read more

IUPUI Office of International Affairs

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

The Office of International Affairs helps to advance the internationalizing of the university's curriculum, promote IUPUI study abroad activities, and facilitate distance learning. They are also involved in promoting international academic partnerships, with their main partnership being in Kenya. Read more

IWU-Zambia

Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

Indiana Wesleyan University works closely with the International Community Orphan Trusts of World Hope in Zambia by allowing students to accomplish humanitarian work in the Choma community while receiving credit hours. This partnership exists especially for the Indiana Wesleyan nursing program, which sends nurses to Zambia as part of their credit requirements. Read more

Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, an extension of Notre Dame, seeks to educate its students on an array of subjects to better understand how to promote peace. The institute is a community supporter of the IU-Kenya partnership. Read more

Marian University Peace and Justice Studies

Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

Peace and Justice Studies is a program at Marian College that seeks to understand and work for peace and justice both locally and globally. Peace is a primary focus for Africa with the tragic violence of recent history. Read more

Mathers Museum of World Cultures

Posted: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in Universities and Colleges

The Mathers Museum utilizes its collection of art from around the world to educate people about other cultures. The collection includes works from Africa, including DRC, Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierre Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. Read more