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Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)
Recent News
Seven PICS students receive Fulbright 2024-25 awards
These students join five others from U-M, plus ten U-M scholars, who received Fulbright awards in 2024-25.
Approved Fall 2025 PICS Course List Coming March 19
Visit the PICS Courses page on Wednesday, March 19 to review approved courses! Eligible students wishing to declare the International Studies major should fill out the International Studies Major Declaration Form.
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Events
Mar
31
DISCO Network Presents: TikTok, DeepSeek and the Fear of Chinese Tech in Nationalist Times
Tara Fickle, Ian Shin, and Jeff Yang in conversation with Lisa Nakamura
4:00 PM
10th Floor
Weiser Hall
Apr
02
War Remains Ruination and Resistance in Lebanon
A book talk by Yasmine Khayyat
3:00 PM
Koessler (3rd Floor)
Michigan League
Apr
02
NCKS Sang-Yong Nam Memorial Lecture | Evolution and Future of Hallyu
Luke Kang, President of The Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific
4:45 PM
Founders Room
Alumni Center
Apr
22
International Studies Virtual Information Session and Q&A
Danielle Schmidt, Program in International and Comparative Studies Program Coordinator
4:00 PM
Virtual