June 2013

» Congratulations Graduates

Today the Josef Korbel School of International Studies recognizes its graduating class.  The festivities began with a reception at Ben M. Cherrington Hall.  Dean Christopher Hill congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments, wished the new alumni well in their future endeavors, and spoke about the future of the school. Full story

May 2013

» Avant Receives Honorary Degree

Professor Deborah Avant, the Sié Chéou-Kang Chair for International Security and Diplomacy and Director of the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy, received an honorary degree from the University of St. Gallen. Full story

The University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies today announced the release of Nonviolent and Violent Campaigns and Outcomes (NAVCO) 2.0 dataset for download. Full story

» Jagla and Gates Receive Boren Fellowships

Two Josef Korbel School graduate students have been awarded Boren Fellowships for the 2013-14 academic year. Full story

» Josef Korbel School Professor Receives Kanishka Project Grant

Erica Chenoweth, assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and Laura Dugan of the University of Maryland, were awarded funding from the Government of Canada to expand the Government Actions in Terror Environments (GATE) database to Canada. Full story

» University of Denver Ranks No. 1 on Peace Corps' List of Top Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Programs

For the second consecutive year the University of Denver ranks No. 1 on Peace Corps' 2013 list of top Paul D. Coverdell Fellows programs. Currently, there are 56 DU returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) enrolled as students. Full story

» Documentary Produced by Josef Korbel School Alumna

Hellen Kassa (BA '12) is gearing up for the premiere of the documentary she produced thanks to support she received from the University of Denver and Peter Van Arsdale, senior lecturer at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Full story

» Chenoweth Elected Councilor for the Peace Science Society (International)

Assistant Professor Erica Chenoweth was selected as one of eight councilors for the Peace Science Society (International). Chenoweth, who was elected by the organization's membership, will serve a 4 year term.  As a councilor, she will assist in the supervision of the PSS(I), an independent, nonprofit organization that encourages the development of peace analysis and conflict management ♦

» Boeing CEO Visits the Josef Korbel School

"Cooperation and competition can coexist," said W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, the world's largest aerospace company. Full story