CWU Names New International Studies Executive Director

Ann Bos Radwan, Ph.D., has been appointed executive director of CWU's International Studies Program. She comes to CWU from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where she served as associate vice-president for International Affairs, guiding that institution toward a 2013 NAFSA Paul Simon Award recognizing the college's significant progress toward comprehensive internationalization using innovative and creative approaches.

Radwan was executive director of the Fulbright Commission in Cairo, Egypt for more than 20 years and was the Near East/South Asia branch chief for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs/United States Information Agency.

“CWU offers a wonderful learning environment for international and domestic students,” said Radwan. “I look forward to being part of this dynamic institution and the CWU team.”

Radwan holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University and a doctorate in South Asian studies, economics and economic history from the University of Pennsylvania. She will be joining the CWU campus on April 1, 2015.