Cullather is currently a professor of history and international studies.
He is a graduate of IU, having earned a bachelor of arts degree before going on to earn a doctorate from the University of Virginia, according to a University press release.
“As one of the nation’s pre-eminent international historians, Nick Cullather is the ideal person to serve as SGIS’ first associate dean for academic affairs,” said Lee Feinstein, dean of the IU School of Global and International Studies, in the release.
Cullather has won numerous awards, including the Ellis Hawley Prize for economic history and the Robert Ferrell Prize in diplomatic history for his book “The Hungry World: America’s Cold War Battle Against Poverty in Asia,” according to the University.
The book was also shortlisted for the Lionel Gelber Prize for the best book about a global policy issue, according to the University.
“What makes SGIS distinctive is the depth of expertise in the languages, history and cultures of important world regions,” Cullather said in the release. “I’m glad to have a chance to work with my colleagues to build a curriculum that reflects those strengths.”
The School of Global and International Studies has also appointed Jennifer Goins as the first director of administration for the school. She has been with the IU Alumni Association for 10 years, most recently as one of the senior alumni relations officer, according to the University.
“We are fortunate to have someone who combines Jen’s excellent managerial skills with her deep knowledge of and commitment to IU,” Feinstein said in the ?release.
Alongside Cullather and Goins, Hilary Kahn has been named assistant dean for strategic collaborations. She is also the director of the Center for the Study of Global Change.
“I am delighted to have been asked to foster new strategic collaborations and advance the mission of the school,” Kahn said in the ?release.
In addition to her duties as director of the global center, which include overseeing and initiating programs and projects that aim to deepen internationalization of the University, Kahn also serves as director of the Ph.D. minor in global studies.
Kahn focuses her research in several fields, including global teaching and learning, visual anthropology and grounded global studies, according to the University.
“Hilary Kahn is a nationally recognized leader in promoting global education and, on campus, she has a well-earned reputation for forging collaboration among her colleagues from different academic units,” Feinstein said in the release. “I’m delighted both Nick and Hilary are joining our team.”
Kathrine Schulze
