PREPARING FOR A NEW CHAPTER: NEW NAME, SAME MISSION
OSUN will transition to a new name in September while continuing its mission to prepare students from diverse geographies and backgrounds through rigorous liberal arts and sciences education, while addressing global challenges as thoughtful and engaged citizens. Stay tuned as we prepare to build on the shared accomplishments of OSUN and strengthen our institutional partnerships. Look for our new name and website launch in September.  

GET ENGAGED CONFERENCE: A DEFINING HIGHLIGHT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
The 12th annual Get Engaged: Student Action and Youth Leadership conference brought together 60 students and staff  from across the network. The conference is held as part of the year-long Get Engaged Fellowship that offers an inspirational and practical space for young leaders to grow in their roles as agents for change. 

FROM LANGUAGE BARRIER TO GLOBAL VOICE: A HUB ALUM'S JOURNEY FROM KAKUMA TO THE WORLD 

When Christian Baobab stepped into Kakuma Refugee Camp in 2018, he didn't know a signle world of Engliah. As he tried to navigate a community where English was the bridge to education and opportunity, Christian made a life changing decision: he would learn the language. And that would be his way in. Read the story

REGISTER FOR FALL 2025 ONLINE COURSES 

Deadline to register is Friday, August 29
Students are encouraged to register for Fall 2025 Online Courses, which enroll students from multiple campuses across the Bard network. Many courses are components of Academic Certificate Programs. Learn about course offerings and register before the deadline. 
Learn more and register

Netowork members are encouraged to send news, events, or opportunities to news@opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org.

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