Faculty members interested in developing or expanding their international portfolio and collaborations with the support of our office can do so in various ways.
For FacultyOffice of the Vice President for International Relations
Bringing the World to Northwestern and Northwestern to the World
The Office of the Vice President for International Relations, under the leadership of Dévora Grynspan, advances the strategic goals of the university in a global context by developing and strengthening international partnerships, providing international opportunities for faculty and administrators, hosting foreign delegations and events, and supporting and integrating the global activities of various units on campus.
International Partners
Northwestern University has partnerships with some of the best institutions in the world and puts a strong emphasis on strengthening and expanding these relationships. Explore our partners, learn how to develop partnerships and how our office can assist in the process, and understand the different types of partnerships we engage in.
International Visitors
We regularly host international visitors and delegations and customize agendas tailored to their interests.
Faculty and Staff Engagement
Staff members wanting to engage meaningfully in Northwestern’s internationalization activities can do so in various ways through our office.
For StaffIntercultural Learning Initiative
The Office of the Vice President for International Relations' Intercultural Learning Initiative aims to advance the university’s global ambitions by providing Northwestern staff members with the crucial tools and skills they need to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace. We offer workshops, events, affinity group learning, as well as customized opportunities for Northwestern units wanting to increase their staff members' intercultural sensitivity.
OfferingsNorthwestern's Global Journey
Take a journey through the past and explore Northwestern’s rich international history by (re)discovering significant milestones and memorable moments; from early global engagement opportunities and an increasingly international student and faculty body to the interdisciplinary study abroad programs and innovative global collaborations that Northwestern is known for today.
Resources
We offer presentation tools to help showcase Northwestern's global reach to a broad audience as well as informational resources on Northwestern's activities around the world.
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