The innovative and interdisciplinary field of International Studies prepares students with the skills and knowledge to deal with contemporary global issues and to operate in a world where both problems and opportunities increasingly transcend national boundaries. KU’s Master of Arts in International Studies is designed for both working professionals and recent graduates who seek a better understanding of international issues that shape public policy and the global economy and who want to have an impact in these areas. More...
More thesis congratulations—this time to Katherine Acosta. She defended her thesis, “Motivation and the Role of Religious Participation in the Lives of Latino immigrants in Two Rural Cities in Kansas: A Comparative Case Study of Garden City and Syracuse,” on June 6th, receiving honors for the project from her committee. And we wish her well as she heads to UC Santa Barbara to start her PhD work in cultural anthropology. Congratulations!
A story of job search success for MAIS student Prashanthi Bonthu: Prashanthi has been on the job market while working on her thesis, and has been hired on at Embarq in the wholesale business unit as a project/program manager I. It’s part of Embarq’s Management Development Program. Congratulations, Prashanthi!
A hearty congratulations to Chris Carey on the successful defense of his thesis on May 23. His project, "The Ideological Foundation of Osama Bin Laden," earned honors from his committee. Way to go, Chris!
Kudos to Spencer Stith on the successful defense of his thesis, "A Comparative Study of Post-Ottoman Political Influences on Bulgarian National Identity Construction and Conflict," on May 15. Hooray, Spencer!
Congratulations to Abdi Gutale for his successful thesis defense on April 26. His committee awarded him honors for his project, "The Alliance Framework: A Micro-level Approach to Diagnose Protracted Conflict in South Central Somalia." Hip, hip, hooray!
Hip hip hooray for MAIS student Janet Mason on the successful defense of her thesis, "The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: Media Protection Watchdog," on April 21, 2008. Way to go, Janet!
Three cheers for MAIS student Jaime Lenninger, recipient of one of the 2008 Truman Foundation Good Neighbor Awards for international study! Information about the Harry S. Truman awards is available through the Office of Graduate Studies.
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