David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

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The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies provides international study and service opportunities for students at Brigham Young University (BYU). The center was named after former Secretary of Treasury David Matthew Kennedy.^[1] The center is housed in the Herald R. Clark building and offers six interdisciplinary studies programs: Ancient Near East studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Latin American Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies/Arabic.^[2] The center also manages BYU’s study abroad programs.^[3] As of August 2021, the director for the center was V. Stanley Benfell^[4] following Renata Forste's appointment as BYU International Vice President.^[5]

References

1. Hickman, Martin Berkeley (1987). David Matthew Kennedy: Banker, Statesman, Churchman. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 978-0-87579-093-0.
2. David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies
3. Remund, Kyle (2022-10-05). "BYU students discuss study abroad scholarships — 'The idea of a study abroad was like becoming a princess'". The Daily Universe. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
4. "V. Stanley Benfell named the new director of the Kennedy Center". new.byu.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
5. Jenkins, Media Contact: Carri (2021-04-21). "Renata Forste appointed BYU International Vice President". News. Retrieved 2024-04-10.