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Congratulations to Dhrav Parikh, Global Affairs MA alumnus (’23) and JD (’25), who has worked in the private equity sector and supported sustainable energy initiatives since graduating. Recently elected to the CHSS Alumni Chapter (CHSSAC) Board of Directors, he looks forward to strengthening alumni connections and building a greater sense of community across the association

Far from being a passing trend or a phenomenon born overnight, K-pop represents decades of evolution, adaptation, and constant dialogue between the industry, artists, and audiences around the world. Read to learn more about how K-pop has transformed over the years to become one of S. Korea's most vital cultural exports.

Global affairs student, Justice Roney, builds valuable skills and connects with community members through her internship with NoVa Raft.

During the 2025–2026 academic year, the IIR launched Leaving and Belonging, a digital storytelling initiative developed as part of its arts, culture, and storytelling initiative. This project complements the IIR’s broader mission to generate and amplify relevant research on immigrants and immigration to the United States by pairing research on migration with community engagement, using storytelling to amplify personal narratives and highlight lived experiences. 

Noella Mongony will be celebrated by the Elie Wiesel Foundation at a dinner in October in New York City.

Global affairs senior Marley Oare combines an environmental focus with academic and athletic excellence.

Global Affairs student Yasmine Ammar had the opportunity to intern with the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP), an organization dedicated to preserving Palestinian culture and advocating for community-led initiatives, an institution her family has been involved with since childhood. Over the summer, Yasmine primarily worked on congressional outreach and coordinated AFRP’s annual Day of Action, a summit where young leaders from across the country advocate for Palestinian human rights on Capitol Hill and build power within the Palestinian-American community. The experience gave her a front-row seat to how policy is shaped and helped her develop critical skills in relationship building with congressional offices, strategic outreach, and community political education. Continue to read her reflection on her experience and learn more about AFRP altogether.

For her capstone project, global affairs major Tereana Battle, who is graduating this week, created an anti-bullying workshop for middle school students across Loudoun County.