Walker Institute
Every semester, the Walker Institute hosts events to further engage students with their degree programs and introduce them to real-world applications while connecting them with the community
Palmetto Forum
The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.
Area Studies Events
Each semester, our institute hosts events to further explore each of our six world regions with the USC community.
Conferences and Symposiums
The Institute sponsors occasional conferences to bring attention to international events and global issues.
Upcoming Events
4/17/2026-4/18/2026
The USC Migration Lab is co-sponsoring the 2026 SEISA conference in Charlotte, NC. Submissions are due by January 30th.
2/18/2026
Making Sense of Immigration Enforcement in 2026
2/12/2026
2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
1/28/2026
"Geopolitics and Markets: Investing in an Uncertain World"