What Makes SIS Special?

William Akoto
The quality teaching at SIS embodies the best of the scholar-teacher model.
I joined SIS primarily due to its outstanding reputation for impactful policy-relevant scholarship, which aligns perfectly with my dedication to making a meaningful difference through my research. The enthusiasm and dedication of the faculty and students at SIS create a vibrant community of scholars eager to tackle pressing global challenges.
A growing top-10 school for international affairs, SIS hired 28
new full-time faculty since 2015Error in element (see logs)
More than 9
different disciplines represented by newly hired SIS faculty.Meet the Faculty Affairs team
Rachel Sullivan Robinson Senior Associate Dean, SIS SIS | Environment, Development & Health
Nina Yamanis Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Education, SIS SIS | Environment, Development & Health

Alissa Iwaniuk Faculty Affairs Manager SIS | Finance & Personnel Administration
