Global Engagement Awards
Celebrating LSU's Global Impact
Research that crosses borders. Teaching that opens new perspectives. Service that connects communities. The Global Engagement Awards honor LSU faculty, staff and students whose work advances international collaboration and learning.
Presented annually by the Office of Global Engagement, the awards celebrate achievement across campus and around the world.
2027 Nominations
Know someone whose global work deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2027 nomination cycle will open soon!
Globally Engaged Faculty Award
One faculty recipient | $1,500
Honors a faculty member whose sustained international teaching, research, creative activity or service has strengthened LSU and benefited its partners. Contributions may include collaborative scholarship, global learning opportunities or partnerships that continue to grow beyond a single project.
Global Engagement Staff Award
One staff recipient | $1,000
Recognizes an individual staff member whose exceptional service, innovation or leadership makes global engagement possible. Examples include improving support for international students and scholars, expanding access to global opportunities or developing better ways to support international collaboration.
Student Global Impact Awards
One undergraduate and one graduate/professional recipient | $500 each
Recognizes students who make a difference through international or intercultural leadership, research, service or creative work. Contributions may take place abroad or here at LSU - from a collaborative research project to an initiative that brings campus communities together.
Eligibility & Selection
Faculty. Full-time LSU A&M faculty employed at nomination and when the award is presented.
Staff. Individual LSU A&M staff members employed at nomination and when the award is presented. Office of Global Engagement employees are not eligible. Contributions should exceed routine position expectations.
Students. LSU A&M students enrolled during the nomination period and in good standing. Students graduating before the ceremony remain eligible for work completed while enrolled.
A nominee may be considered in one category per year. Previous recipients may not receive the same award during the next five award cycles. Previous nominees may be nominated again. Nominations for student awards only may include self-nominations.
An Office of Global Engagement–appointed committee reviews nominations for demonstrated results, mutual benefit, lasting contributions, relevance to LSU's mission, and responsible practice. Evidence is considered in relation to the nominee's role and experience. The Office of Global Engagement makes the final selections and may withhold an award if no nomination meets the criteria.
Recipients will be announced in spring 2027.
2027 Global Engagement Awards Ceremony
Date, time, and location TBD
Celebrate the people behind LSU's global achievements at an awards ceremony and reception. Alongside the award recipients, the Office of Global Engagement will recognize recent LSU Fulbright Scholars, Faculty Global Engagement Travel Grant recipients, and faculty who have successfully completed the Geaux Global Faculty Academy.
Attendance is by invitation only. Invited guests will receive RSVP and arrival information directly.
Contact
Questions about Office of Global Engagement initiatives, grants, and awards may be directed to Dr. Kathryn Burden, Director of Global Initiatives, or to the Office of Global Engagement.