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.
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.
We provide a home and a multidisciplinary intellectual community for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows engaged in research and action on global issues.
Cross-campus and external committees of faculty, staff, and other stakeholders provide expert guidance and support for our work.
Our offices manage the University’s central international programs and services while also creating and supporting Northwestern’s Global Strategic Plan. Meet our staff.
Faculty-led research groups and programs facilitate the growth and exchange of ideas across disciplines and borders. They include:
We value our longstanding partnerships with student organizations that provide important opportunities for global engagement. These groups include: