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NEW NAME, SAME MISSION
Welcome to the first monthly newsletter of the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA 21), formerly known as the Open Society University Network (OSUN). While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. GHEA21 builds on the work of OSUN, which successfully developed a new model of global higher education. OSUN has been a vital and active force in defense of open society values and created a path for new, robust, and genuinely innovative forms of transnational partnerships. The GHEA21 model is grounded in reciprocal partnerships that will carry the work forward.
We hope you'll enjoy reading about the exciting events and opportunities available through GHEA21. Learn more at GHEA21.org
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The Bard Global Degree Program, a synchronous online degree program, recently welcomed its inaugural class of over 300 students. These students join Bard College from five continents, with a primary focus on diasporas fleeing conflict and crisis in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Russia, Somalia, and South Sudan. The Global Degree is a project of Bard and of GHEA21. Learn more
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The OSUN Inclusive Teaching Handbook was developed by members of CEU's Yehuda Elkana Center for Teaching, Learning, and Higher Education Research, and builds on the work of the center, in collaboration with many partner institutions. This open educational resource presents a variety of global perspectives on inclusion from within OSUN institutions and beyond. Visit the online handbook and other GHEA21 teaching resources.
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Application portal opens September 5. Deadline to submit is October 10.
GHEA21 faculty are invited to submit course proposals for Spring 2026 Online Courses, as well as Spring 2026 and AY 2026-27 Network Collaborative Courses. Priority will be given to courses that contribute to GHEA21 Academic Certificates. The portal for applications will open on September 5, with an October 10 deadline for submission. Learn more about course proposal requirements and visit the opportunities page to access the portal. Learn more
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Thursday, September 11
9:00 AM EDT
Get Engaged alumni/ae and GHEA 21 students are invited to join Ala'a Abhari, 2024 GE alum, as he shares lessons from his Global Fellowship journey and how leadership, networking, resilience, and sustainability has shaped the foundations of his understanding of civic engagement and project making. Learn more and join on zoom
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Thursday, September 18
1:30 PM EDT
AltLiberalArts presents an online lecture and discussion led by Kerry Bystrom and Aysuda Kölemen that explores the central role scholars play in enabling and sustaining dissent through knowledge production and public engagement. Learn more and register
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Workshop series begins September 18
GHEA21 faculty are invited to register for IWT CLASP fall workshops that promote student-centered teaching methods, writing-based teaching, and experiential learning. This fall, IWT CLASP is offering a series of seven workshops beginning September 18 and continuing through November 20. Learn more and register for workshops
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Thursday, September 25
4:00 PM EDT
AltLiberalArts presents an online conversation with Ned Scott, Daniel Chambliss and Mary Ruiz, on the future of learning and the role of the liberal arts. Moderated by Scott Carlson, of The Chronicle of Higher Education, this panel will explore whether the enduring strengths of the liberal arts are exactly what the modern workforce requires. Learn more and register
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Last Sunday of each month through July 2026
Next workshop September 28
8:00 AM EDT
GHEA21 students are invited to join Global Engagement Fellows for innovative online discussions designed to nurture and grow current and fledgling civic engagement initiatives. Learn more and join on zoom
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October 18-19
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join civic engagement leaders for the 2025 GHEA21 Virtual Student Leadership Conference, a two-day international gathering of students from across GHEA21 and the Bard network. Deadline to register is October 10. Learn more and register
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Thank you for being a subscriber to the OSUN newsletter. As we transition to GHEA21, we hope you'll continue to enjoy the GHEA21 monthly newsletter and other selection communications. To remain subscribed, no further action is required. We'd hate to see you go but if you wish to stop receiving communications from GHEA21, you can unsubscribe here.
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