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Hamilton Lugar School of
Global and International Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
Alumni & Giving

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Around the world, members of the Hamilton Lugar community are shaping policy, advancing diplomacy, strengthening security and leading organizations. The school is young, but the connections made here last. Alumni, friends, parents and supporters keep that network working, building bridges across cultures and opening doors for the students coming after them.

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  •  
    800
    Students in the school right now
  •  
    70%
    Go abroad before they graduate
  •  
    $1,500
    Sends one student to a placement they could not otherwise take

Based on 2026 data

Impact

Behind the numbers

Three recent stories about where a Hamilton Lugar education leads. Each card links to the full story.
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Connect with the community

Find people near you, and tell us what you have been up to.
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    Join My IU Community

    A place where alumni and supporters can connect with fellow Hoosiers and discover events happening near them.

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    Share your updates and advice

    Career updates, personal milestones, professional achievements, and advice for current students. Your story helps students picture where this degree can go.

Spotlight

Where our graduates are now

Some of our alumni, and the work they went on to do.
People talking in front of development posters The Council on Foreign Relations needed someone who could look at issues in China from many perspectives. They turned to John McHugh ('18), who studied in the Hamilton Lugar School's program on China and Asia. During her time at IU, International Studies major Dana Khabbaz ('17) was co-president of the university's United Nations Association, an intern with Human Rights Watch, and an activist for Syrian refugees.
Get involved

Volunteer your time and talent

None of these take much time, and all three are things students ask us for more often than we can supply.
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    Mentor

    Mentor a student

    Sign up through the Walter Center Success Network and take a call from a student trying to work out whether your job is the one they want.

  • Students being handed papers from other people
    Host

    Host interns

    Take a student for a term through the Internship Placement Program. Most of our partners started with one graduate saying yes.

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Support it

Invest in student success

Never Daunted: Empower Hamilton Lugar Students. Your support opens doors for students to study abroad, pursue meaningful internships, and take on hands-on learning that prepares them to lead in an interconnected world.

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A few emails a year, an invitation when something is happening near you, and the school’s news as it breaks.