About

The Office of Global Programs develops and supports international academic initiatives in New York and abroad for the benefit of faculty research and undergraduate and graduate education. The office advises and oversees several centers and institutes at Washington Square with an international focus, and manages the academic and administrative operations of NYU's Global Sites in Accra, Florence, London, Prague and Shanghai.

Housed within the Office of the Provost, Global Programs is committed to increasing opportunities for faculty research and teaching at the Global Sites, expanding study abroad opportunities and participation rates among students at all degree levels, promoting geographic, cultural and academic diversity by identifying and developing new international programs, and providing support to faculty for scholarly collaborations, conferences, colloquiums and artistic endeavors abroad. The office also actively encourages and sponsors cross-school and global collaborations among NYU departments and scholars.

News

Professor Ulrich Baer appointed Vice Provost for Globalization and Multicultural Affairs

Ulrich Baer, a highly regarded professor of German and comparative literature and chair of the German Department, has been appointed Vice Provost for Globalization and Multicultural Affairs effective January 1, 2008. Baer has been serving as Vice Provost Designee since September 2007. » more

2008 Global Fellowship Program Announced

The Office of the Provost has announced the 2008 Global Fellowship Program designed to support teaching, academic research, artistic endeavors and other scholarly activities related to, or involving a residency at, an NYU Global Site. » more