This program invites students to collaborate with the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design in Japan for a unique cross-cultural educational experience. Using the traditional Japanese poetic form of haiku, students will explore the profound impacts of climate change through a creative and reflective lens.

Our goal is to inspire lasting engagement with climate action by bridging cultures through global collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches to media arts.

The President’s Award for Global Learning at The University of Texas at Austin is a prestigious program that empowers students and faculty to address real-world, interdisciplinary challenges through international collaboration. This year-long initiative provides students with hands-on, cross-cultural experiences that foster their growth as global leaders.

Participants work closely with faculty mentors and international partners, gaining invaluable practical experience while earning 4 credit hours. The program also offers faculty the opportunity to expand their research and scholarship networks on a global scale.

This initiative amplifies UT Austin’s global presence and impact—embodying the university’s motto: “What Starts Here Changes the World.”