Preparing Students for Leadership in the 21st Century

The U.S. has long been an economic leader and a strong voice for democracy in the world. But now, at the beginning of a new century, we face concerns over education, the environment, energy sustainability, political strife, and infectious diseases, to name a few. The leaders who successfully adapt to the new landscape will be distinguished by versatility and flexibility. They will initiate dialogue across cultural boundaries with ease, combine creativity with technical literacy, and find ways to harmonize local and global interests.

One of the most powerful ways to prepare students for a global future is to provide ample study-abroad opportunities and to expose them to international perspectives on campus. We’re the only university in the nation that ranks in the top ten in all three key areas of international studies:

  • the number of foreign students enrolled
  • the number of students studying abroad
  • the number of federal research grants earned for international studies

We were the first to offer an advanced degree in global studies, and our Program in Arms Control Disarmament and International Security is the most comprehensive study program of its kind. At our Global Crossroads Center, we even provide housing that allows students from all over the world to live with others interested in international studies.

Universities play an indispensable role in developing leadership for the future. That’s why we’ve made Leadership in the 21st Century a priority for the Brilliant Futures Campaign.

Your support will allow us to

  • create new learning opportunities that foster cultural understanding, both on and off campus. 
  • approach teaching from an international perspective
  • expand our Global Immersion Program in the College of Business 
  • expand global initiatives in our College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
  • expand the Donald P. Mullally Internship Program of our WILL broadcasting service, offering Communication students the chance to work with professional radio and TV producers in the United States and in countries around the world

While Campaign funds will be used to send more students into the world to gain experience, we also will bring more new perspectives directly to our students.

  • expand the Visiting Artists Support Fund in our College of Fine and Applied Arts
  • enrich arts programming at the Krannert Center
  • strengthen our Honors Program