Joshua Copeland named executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Joshua Copeland named executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England Joshua Copeland named executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England Published: June 04, 2020 Author: Colleen Wilcox Copeland Cropped Notre Dame International has appointed Joshua Copeland the new executive director of the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England (UNDE), which hosts the London Global Gateway. Copeland, who currently serves as the director of student affairs for UNDE, will work in collaboration with academic leaders to create new research collaborations, partnerships and initiatives at the London Global Gateway. He will also manage the administration and operations of the Gateway. Copeland has been an integral member of the London Global Gateway during the past seven years, supporting students, parents, alumni and partners in London both as the director of student affairs and rector of Conway Hall. He has also facilitated programs that help promote understanding and advance knowledge, including the recent acquisition of the G.K. Chesterton Collection. Copeland helped steer this project, along with academic leaders, to provide a gathering point for intellectual life in the UK. “Josh’s excellent leadership in supporting our students and creating community, his success in building meaningful relationships with local partners in London, and his embodiment of the mission and values of UNDE make him the perfect candidate to be the next executive director,” said Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization. “We are thrilled that he will take up this position and continue to help UNDE flourish in the months and years to come.” In his new role, Copeland will be responsible for implementing the academic vision and strategy, facilitating research collaborations and raising the University’s profile in the United Kingdom. He will continue building strategic relationships with UK universities and strengthen UNDE’s position as a leader in experiential learning and global education. “Copeland’s commitment to the University’s internationalization, as well as his proven leadership in global education, will continue to strengthen UNDE’s role in advancing opportunities for collaborative research while expanding the impact of the University’s global scholarship,” said Jonathan Noble, senior assistant provost for internationalization. Copeland will transition into his new role Monday, June 15, 2020. He holds a master’s degree in music and an artist diploma in voice and opera from Yale University. He previously enjoyed a career as an accomplished opera singer, performing in both the US and Europe. Contact: Colleen Wilcox, Notre Dame International, cwilcox1@nd.edu Originally published by Colleen Wilcox at international.nd.edu on June 04, 2020. Posted In: International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 Nanovic Institute to welcome former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn