International Engagement
OVPEDI coordinates and supports multiple international engagements that seek to produce economic growth, enhance student experience, and facilitate employment after graduation.


HUJI/U of I Joint Research and Innovation Seed Grants Program
This joint program between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Illinois System (U of I) aims to facilitate both research and development cooperation and delivery of talent, innovations, and resources from these universities to the marketplace.



I-MMÁS: Mexican and Mexican American Students System Initiative
The purpose of this program is to increase the recruitment of Mexican and Mexican-American students within the University of Illinois System while building a large-scale presence with Mexican academic, research, and private sector institutions.