Now Accepting Applications: Join Our Board of Directors
Are you passionate about global issues and committed to making a local impact? Do you believe in the power of international exchange, global education, and cross-cultural understanding to transform communities? […]
A Memorable Experience at Miami University: Bridging Ideas and Global Perspectives
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to engage with the vibrant community at Miami University—a place that truly embodies curiosity, innovation, and connection. From the moment I arrived on […]
Welcome Stephanie and Cassidy: Gaining Student Perspectives on the International Education Summit
We are so excited to welcome two Cincinnati students, Stephanie and Cassidy, as part of our planning team for the 19th Annual International Education Summit. Stephanie and Cassidy will contribute […]
From Cincinnati to Kansas City, Exploring IVLP and Mentorship
During the dates of June 16-19th, I used the Global Ties Mentorship Program Travel Grant to travel from Cincinnati to Kansas City. On June 16th, after I arrived in the […]
2024 World Affairs Councils of America Leadership Meeting
Last week, our President and CEO, Michelle Harpenau Glandorf had the opportunity to attend the World Affairs Councils of America Leadership Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Council Leadership Meeting holds […]
Welcome New Staff, Azalea Laverde!
Azalea Laverde is the Administrative and Communications Associate at the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky where she provides program support and initiates creative marketing development. Prior to […]
Announcing Our Next Global Guide Fellow: Rojina Rai
We are delighted to introduce you to our next Global Guide Fellow, Rojina Rai. Rojina will share her inspiring memoir titled, I Choose to be Courageous, with the elementary students […]
Celebrating 100 years, World Affairs Council provides ‘bridge that connects the world’ to this vibrant region
It’s a fair and honest question – so we’ll ask it. What does The World Affairs Council actually do? Melissa McDonald, a Covington native, is the Director of Global Education […]
Women of WAC – Happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In honor of this day, we celebrated the hard work and […]
Two Things Resuming In-Person IVLP Taught Us About International Exchanges
When the COVID pandemic hit in late 2019, so many aspects of life changed, among which was international travel. This led to the complete transition of the International Visitor Leadership […]
