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Cross-Cultural Studies: Honduras 2007 took Extension agents and specialists to Honduras, providing them a cultural basis for interacting with Georgia's Latino community, and helping them communicate with and work more effectively with Latino clientele in Georgia. Read about this project >


The TIES initiative provides scholarships and exchange opportunities for Mexican graduate students to study development issues at American universities. Here, TIES grad students translate and assist at the "Feria Latina de Salud" for Latino families. Read about this project >
The Office of International Public Service and Outreach (IPSO) encourages a broader understanding of our increasingly interdependent world and global economy. Through its programs of applied research, capacity building, training, and exchange, IPSO strives to extend the University of Georgia's (UGA) knowledge and expertise to address global challenges at home and abroad.

The Office facilitates faculty, staff, and student involvement in public service and outreach-oriented international programs and projects. IPSO links the vast expertise of UGA faculty and staff with international partners to address real world problems through collaborative donor-funded projects. Through its international outreach programs for students, IPSO is preparing a new generation of leaders for success in our global community.

IPSO specializes in building strategic partnerships and utilizing multidisciplinary approaches to address important international challenges. The Office focuses on bringing together UGA units with the private sector, NGOs, and community organizations to find collaborative solutions to complex global challenges impacting natural resources, health, food security, and education.

In Georgia, IPSO draws on UGA's international strengths and capabilities to serve the State. The Office brings together University and community resources to address critical issues in education, healthcare, and social services. Today, these partnerships and resulting programs are making a positive difference in the lives of people across the State.

IPSO's Mission

  • Identify international opportunities with governments, development banks, foundations, and donor organizations and communicate avenues for involvement in development projects to faculty, staff, and students;
  • Provide technical guidance and assistance in the development of international projects and preparation of proposals to international donor organizations;
  • Provide support in the implementation of international development projects; and
  • Organize long- and short-term training programs for international students, scholars, and professionals, particularly in conjunction with research and exchange projects.