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About CALS Global

Tom Thompson, CALS associate dean and director of Global Programs, in Kenya

The mission of CALS Global is to build partnerships, drive thought leadership, and create opportunities - to serve globally.

CALS Global connects students and faculty to the world.

Meaningful international engagement opportunities allow faculty and students to serve globally, enrich communities at home and abroad, and develop partnerships to address the most-challenging issues faced by society.

CALS Global values innovation in programs, positive outcomes that make a difference in the world, and connectedness with those who share our goals.

Photo by Isabela Kronemberger on Unsplash

An image of a globe.

WHAT WE DO

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Empower students to embark on international research, learning, and service

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Provide funding, support, and connections for Virginia Tech faculty to pursue meaningful discovery

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Connect our partners directly with the research, discovery, and talents of the university

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Promote connections among our stakeholder groups to facilitate, expand, and support the international activities of students, faculty, and partners

OUR TEAM