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The Center for Global Initiatives is dedicated to collaborating with expert organizations and scholars around the world

Advancing global research

to advance cutting-edge research and build strategic partnerships across borders.  

If you’re faculty looking to join ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï as an international visiting scholar, please contact us for more information and see our International Visiting Scholar Policy . 

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Healthcare on the border

Our Healthcare on the Border research initiatives seek to address important health issues at the U.S.–Mexico border. 
Participating ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Saint Mary’s students, both graduate and undergraduate, learn how to:  

  • Conduct qualitative analysis  
  • Conduct quantitative analysis  
  • Draw conclusions and develop hypotheses from analyzed data  
  • Prepare research findings for academic presentation (in posters, conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications  
  • Gain experience in mixed-methods research projects

Scholars in Residence program

Our Scholar in Residence program enhances the University’s academic environment by hosting scholars with an international research agenda. Scholars in residence are non-½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï academic distinguished leaders, faculty and/or artists. This program is designed to enhance global and cultural connections on campus, and to support the continuation of scholars’ professional development through research, scholarship and creative activities.