Global Studies
In an increasingly complex and interconnected global society, leaders need to think outside the box — and beyond borders. In Global Studies courses and degree programs, you’ll develop multidisciplinary perspectives on the social, political, geographic and cultural factors shaping our world. You’ll explore how similarities and differences across countries shape international relations, public policy, global health, human rights and other issues that transcend geographical boundaries. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the global community, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with business leaders around the world.
Degree Programs
DeLeo receives NSF grant to study H5N1 in dairy cattle
Associate Professor Rob DeLeo, an affiliate of Bentley’s Center for Health and Business, has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore and assess risk mitigation and messaging strategies employed amid the unfolding “bird flu” outbreaks among U.S. dairy cattle.
He notes that the study — which is designed to evaluate the alignment (or lack thereof) between risk messaging and behavior within and among three key groups: the federal government, health care providers and the American public — “represents a potential watershed moment for novel influenza mitigation in the U.S.”
Field named co-editor of leading academic journal
Professor Bonnie Field has been named co-editor-in-chief of the academic journal South European Society and Politics (SESP). In this role, she draws on her expertise in Spanish and European politics, as well as administrative, editorial and writing experience.
A leading journal in political science and social issues, SESP publishes innovative, interdisciplinary research on Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. Field and co-editor Nicolò Conti work alongside an international editorial board.
Resende-Santos receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Associate Professor João Resende-Santos has been honored with a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, a highly competitive and prestigious academic fellowship offered through the U.S. Department of State.
He will spend part of the 2024 academic year at the LusoGlobe Research Center at the University of Lusófona in Lisbon, Portugal, examining newly declassified archives for his forthcoming book on U.S. foreign policy in response to the decolonization of Portugal’s African colonies from 1950 to 1975.
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Global Studies Department
Front desk (for general information and inquiries)
781.891.3454
Juliet Gainsborough
Department Chair
Morison 204
781.891.2868
jgainsborough@bentley.edu
Emily Richardson
Academic Coordinator
Morison 200
781.891.2922
erichardson@bentley.edu