Indiana University has been awarded $17.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support research, instruction and training in world languages, regions and international business – the highest total amount awarded to any university.
Eleven IU centers in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Kelley School of Business will receive grant funding from the Department of Education’s prestigious Title VI program.
“Indiana University has been awarded the largest amount of Title VI funding given to any institution nationwide, reaffirming our university’s position as a national leader in international education and business,” IU President Pamela Whitten said. “We take great pride in this recognition for the centers in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Kelley School of Business that prepare our students to be leaders in business, policy, diplomatic relations and other crucial areas that contribute to our nation’s economy and international security.”
Title VI of the Higher Education Act builds American expertise in critical foreign languages, including less commonly taught languages, world areas and transnational trends. Sen. Todd Young introduced legislation, the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act, in 2021 to strengthen Title VI. As a recipient of Title VI funding, Indiana University is a top producer of regional experts who are highly proficient in languages critical to U.S. security and global competitiveness.