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Our Mission

The Center for Global Initiatives promotes the comprehensive internationalization of Mount Saint Mary’s University by serving as a catalyst and platform for global undergraduate research, faculty scholarship and intellectual dialogue. 

At the core of its mission, CGI fosters participation by the University’s students, faculty and staff in global experiences both on campus and abroad.  

We help Mount students develop cultural fluency and become true ambassadors of the world. To accomplish that, the Center provides a range of experiences spanning from traditional study abroad and exchange student opportunities to faculty-led research trips through our Global Women in STEM and Policy Undergraduate Research Training Honors program. 

In addition, the Center provides support for international students, scholars and staff who visit the University, and fosters international relationships with other institutions, organizations, offices and individuals. 

Our vision is to educate and develop global leaders to engage in a dynamic and diverse society.  

Meet the Director

Lia Roberts, PhD

Lia Roberts, PhD, serves as the academic director of the Center for Global Initiatives at Mount Saint Mary’s University. Under her leadership, the University continues to expand its network of partnerships with institutions and organizations around the world.

Roberts is also the chair of the history and political science department, professor of political science and co-coordinator of the Global Women in STEM and Policy Honors program. Her research interests include Latin American politics, democratization, the politics of economic reform, representation and public opinion in new democracies, and popular responses to globalization (especially from women and the informal sector). She holds a PhD in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

lroberts@msmu.edu