Global Studies

Katie Tonaszuck ’24 (pictured above, center) is proof that majoring in International Affairs can lead students to exceptional places. Tonaszuck joined the Peace Corps shortly after graduating and is currently teaching English to more than 500 students at a Tamil national school in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.  

Six months into her two-year experience, she says that serving in the Peace Corps “has changed me in ways I never expected. From the challenges of language learning to the rewarding moments of connecting with my students and community, every day has brought me something new to appreciate and grow from.”  

A new academic program for students interested in practicing business beyond borders allows them to combine two majors: one in business, including Global Management and International Finance, and one in the arts and sciences, such as International Affairs.  

Through comprehensive coursework and a culminating capstone, students in Bentley’s new International Business Program will develop the analytical, strategic and communication skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international business. A required international experience will strengthen their cultural competencies and further prepare them for exciting roles in the global economy. 

For more information, contact faculty advisor Summer Marion.   

Assistant Professor Summer Marion (pictured above, left) and Public Policy major Kelsey Logan ’25 (right) collaborated on a research project examining the design and implementation of COVAX, the public-private partnership charged with pursuit of global vaccine access and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Their work looks at why and how COVAX’s performance fell far short of its ambitious aim, demonstrating the unusually pivotal role of private philanthropy in designing and implementing this significant multilateral agreement. Logan’s work was supported through a Valente Center Undergraduate Research Assistantship.