Our Community
Convening and connecting.
People are our priority and our power. Northwestern Buffett is a community of faculty, staff, and students committed to making our world a better place through collaborative teaching, research, and problem solving.

Our Leadership
Led by Associate Provost for Global Affairs and Executive Director Annelise Riles, we are guided by a team of faculty and staff directors working together to transform Northwestern’s global engagement under one defining University vision.
Meet our Leaders and Directors
Our Scholars
We provide a home and a multidisciplinary intellectual community for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows engaged in research and action on global issues.
View Scholar OverviewOur Governance
Cross-campus and external committees of faculty, staff, and other stakeholders provide expert guidance and support for our work.
View our Governing CommitteesOur Offices
Our offices manage the University’s central international programs and services while also creating and supporting Northwestern’s Global Strategic Plan. Meet our staff.
View our OfficesAffiliated Programs and Groups
Faculty Groups

Faculty-led research groups and programs facilitate the growth and exchange of ideas across disciplines and borders. They include:
- Deportation Research Clinic
- Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS)
- French Interdisciplinary Group (FIG)
- Keyman Modern Turkish Studies
Student Groups

We value our longstanding partnerships with student organizations that provide important opportunities for global engagement. These groups include:
- Global Engagement Summit
- GlobeMed
- NU Community on Human Rights