LSA is the place for foundational knowledge where creative thinkers engage with a complex, diverse, and changing world. We need your support to fuel our innovative environment, invest in the brightest people, and advance tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)
Recent News
International Studies Honors Plan: 2025 Thesis Defense Schedule
The Program in International and Comparative Studies invites you to attend the International Studies Honors thesis defense week.
Multilingual Digital Humanities and Data Work
Humanistic research is changing rapidly as recent technologies such as large language models, natural language processing, machine vision, and GenAI continue to shape research, education, and cultural production.
Quick question for our advisors?
Quick Links

Events
Apr
22
International Studies Virtual Information Session and Q&A
Danielle Schmidt, Program in International and Comparative Studies Program Coordinator
4:00 PM
Virtual
Apr
24
Multilingual Digital Humanities and Data Work
1:00 PM
Stephen S. Clark Library
Hatcher Graduate Library
May
01
2025 International Institute Graduation and Reception Ceremony
Honoring the MIRS, PICS, and Center Graduates
5:00 PM
Off Campus Location