The Jackson School's commitment to regional, cross-cultural, and comparative studies extends well beyond the boundaries of its many formal academic programs. The school has eight Title VI National Resource Centers (NRC) devoted to outreach and public education activities.
Each NRC provides Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students throughout the University. The Jackson School is the number one recipient of NRC and FLAS awards in the country.
The school is named for the late Senator Henry M. Jackson, in recognition of his interest and support for the school and for the field of international affairs.
New York Times foreign correspondent Suzanne Daley will speak on “The Rise of the Far Right in Europe” at 6 p.m. on May 15. 
From May 20-22, three public lectures and a roundtable discussion will focus on Turkey’s relationship with the West, Europe and the European Union.