Aysegul Zeren named acting director of the International Studies Program at CWRU
Aysegul Zeren, PhD, has been appointed acting director of the International Studies Program at Case Western Reserve University for the 2026–27 academic year.
Zeren will lead the interdisciplinary program while the program’s director, Damaris Puñales–Alpízar, is on sabbatical during the fall semester and away on a Fulbright Award in the spring. In this role, Zeren will support the program’s academic initiatives, students and faculty while continuing to advance opportunities for global learning and engagement.
In addition to serving as acting director, Zeren is the associate director of career education in the Center for Career Success and an adjunct assistant professor of political science. She teaches courses in conflict resolution, transitional justice and human rights, bringing extensive experience in higher education, student success and global learning.
Through her teaching and scholarship, she prepares students to critically examine complex political and global issues and develop the knowledge and skills needed to engage with contemporary challenges.
