The Shirley Conner Hardinge Center for Global and International Studies

The Shirley Conner Hardinge Center for Global and International Studies enhances the teaching, learning, and research of global issues at Hood College. The Center develops innovative ways to educate students in a world where a global perspective and cross cultural understanding are essential to effective leadership within all disciplines. The center funds scholarships for students studying abroad; provides funding for students and faculty engaged in international/global research; supports the development of short-term international programs; funds a yearly international visiting scholar, and funds awards recognizing outstanding contributions to global studies. In addition, the Center supports curricular and co-curricular programming and initiatives in various majors and minors broadly related to Global and International Studies.