The Global Appalachian Reading Group for Spring 2026 examines the complex intersections of regional identity, connectedness and disconnectedness to lived spaces, and environmental justice as they pertain to Appalachia and its connections to the wider world.
The Global Appalachian Reading Group for Spring 2026 examines the complex intersections of regional identity, connectedness and disconnectedness to lived spaces, and environmental justice as they pertain to Appalachia and its connections to the wider world.
The Global Appalachian Reading Group for Spring 2026 examines the complex intersections of regional identity, connectedness and disconnectedness to lived spaces, and environmental justice as they pertain to Appalachia and its connections to the wider world.
This two-day symposium will forge new lines of inquiry and dialogue in the study of sound and society under state socialism. Scholars from history, music, literature, film, and media studies will share recent work on regions of the globe from the Caribbean to East Asia where the revolutionary reshaping of political and social relations has had far-reaching effects on the way people hear the world around them. In the course of the conference, we will ask: how are political ideologies made audible?
Euro Challenge is a competition about the currency and policies that shape the EU for 9th and 10th-grade students across the US. Student teams work on a presentation about the economics of the euro currency area and tackle a specific challenge faced by a member country. Students become policymakers, crafting solutions to a topical issue, and give a 15-minute presentation.
The Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Cultural Communications Alliance (CCA), is excited to announce this year’s collaboration with Mars, Inc.'s STARBURST® Sour, with a focus on the country of Türkiye.
High school teams use an international case competition to develop and present a marketing strategy for a real-world product and international market. Students gain hands-on experience in global business, marketing strategy, world languages, and cross-cultural communication."
Are you curious about the real-world factors driving climate change and ready to explore how climate action policies influence energy prices, temperature, air quality, and sea level rise?
Join the Global Studies Center and the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh for an interactive day of learning, debating, and negotiating at our EN-ROADS Climate Action Simulation!
his session will provide participants with a clear and
detailed strategy to implement an inspiring Global Studies curriculum
that will equip their students to be informed and engaged global
citizens.
Join our information session to learn how you can earn 6 academic credits while discovering the historical and contemporary connections between Arab and European cultures across two dynamic regions.
Meet the program’s faculty and staff, ask questions, and get all the details you need!
Join us for a follow-up conversation on how policies, displacement, and community response have shifted in 2025. Together, we'll reflect on what has changed since January, what has been unexpected or impactful, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
This event will also explore how allies from all backgrounds can offer meaningful, sustained support. Whether you are directly affected or standing in solidarity, this is a space for reflection, connection, and collective support.
