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Understand The World

We help students better understand the world through:

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Majors and Minors

We have various majors and minors designed to help students succeed in the global world.
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The Kennedy Center Lecture Series

We provide live lectures on international topics every Wednesday at noon during fall and winter semesters in 238 HRCB.
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Events & Lectures

Featured Titles

We provide and discuss a book selected as the "Featured Title" during both fall and winter semesters.
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International Study Programs

Including study abroad programs, international internships, direct enrollment programs, and field school programs.
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Diplomatic Simulation Programs

Including Model United Nations (MUN), Model Arab League (MAL), Model European Union (MEU), and Model Organization of American States (MOAS).
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Scholarships

Kennedy Research Fellows Scholarships

We encourage and reward international research through our Kennedy Research Fellows Scholarship.
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Bridges Alumni Magazine

We offer free print and digital copies of Bridges Alumni Magazine.

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The Kennedy Center YouTube Channel

We provide more than 1200 recorded international lectures on our BYU Kennedy Center YouTube channel.
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The Beyond the Border Documentary Series

We share international relations stories from around the globe through the Beyond the Border documentary series.
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We also provide free print and digital copies of the New York Times newspaper, free daily world new emails through The Daily Chatter, and monthly and weekly email newsletters centered around international topics and events.