The Office of International Studies in Education advances global perspectives in teaching, research, and outreach at Michigan State University’s College of Education by generating, translating, and disseminating knowledge that prepares students, educators, researchers, and policymakers to engage with complex educational challenges locally and globally. These efforts are guided by a commitment to mutuality and reciprocity and sustained by partnerships worldwide that deepen understanding of diverse K–12 and post-secondary institutions, policies, practices, and cultures. Aligned with Michigan State University’s land-grant mission our work is dedicated to advancing knowledge and transforming lives.
Our Work
The OISE fulfills its mission in several ways. To increase understanding about important educational issues, the OISE provides support to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and international visiting scholars in their teaching, research, and service endeavors. Through collaboration with the Global Educators Cohort Program, the OISE provides opportunities for undergraduate students in the college to integrate international experiences into their teacher preparation program.
At the graduate student level, the OISE provides international study abroad opportunities through the Fellowship to Enhance Global Understanding. OISE activities for both undergraduate and graduate students also include student-led symposia, brown bags and presentations about their learning from study abroad experiences and their international research. OISE works with the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) program to co-sponsor internationally focused student presentations.
The OISE supports faculty by identifying potential funding sources for internationally-focused research and programs and exploring collaborative institutional partnerships with educational institutions around the world. To highlight the scholarship of our faculty, OISE hosts an annual speaker series, which hosts leading scholars in education from MSU and other leading institutions.
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Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date and Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Education Abroad Series: Critical Pedagogy for Global Experiences | Friday, April 10 11:30 am - 1:00 pm International Center, Room 303 Register for the event | International Center at MSU. Scholar-practitioners reflect on how global experiences can foster critical perspectives among undergrads. Featuring Alyssa Morley, Yetunde Alabede, Aliya Bizhanova, Kasun Gajasinghe, and Elena Selezneva. |
| Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-Cultural Education (LATTICE) End-of-Semester Celebration | Tuesday, April 14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Erickson Kiva RSVP for the event | A year-end celebration & showcase of the wonderful collaborations this year! |
| Education in Rural Context: Challenges and Possibilities for Educational Access and Quality | Wednesday, April 15 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Register for the event | More than 40% of the world’s population lives in rural areas. Millions of children attend rural schools around the world, and research shows that rural education faces unique challenges. This symposium invites experts to reflect on both the challenges and the possibilities for advancing educational access and quality in rural contexts. |
| Global Communi-TEA | Tuesday, April 21 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Erickson Hall, Room 253 | Take a break from the busy end of semester with world teas, snacks, and community as we celebrate our 2026-27 undergraduate study abroad scholarship awardees! |