International & Global Studies

Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, Noah Biggers ’26 is pursuing a dual degree in accounting through the Odyssey Program to ensure ethical accountability in the corporate world.

Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited Elon as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.

In a paper focused on musical, ritual and technological innovations among multiple generations of Hindu drummer-priests, Allocco shared findings from her recently completed sabbatical field research in Tamil-speaking South India.

Assistant Professor Francisco "Paco" Chen-López brought fresh perspectives on Latin American identity during his visit to Elon University. Through his keynote address and classroom visits, he revealed how Chinese migration has impacted Latin American history and culture.

The co-edited project includes contributions from 13 authors on changing practices in India and beyond. Amy Allocco also contributed a chapter to the collection and co-authored the book’s Introduction.

In his commentary, Blake analyzed Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ historic third-term electoral victory.

In addition to being elected as Treasurer, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Multifaith Scholars Program Amy Allocco also presented research and chaired meetings at the 23rd Quinquennial World Congress in Kraków, Poland.

A celebration of refugee support and interfaith collaboration honors over 50 ESL students and a year of cross-cultural learning.

Kesgin and co-lead editors are the incoming editors of the quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Studies Association. Their term will begin in 2026.

Blake and his co-authors examine South–to-South Security Cooperation between Mexico and the Caribbean on the problem of illegal guns trafficked from the US into Mexico and the Caribbean.