Dr. Eleftherios Michael, Director of Diversity & International Services at the University of Baltimore, has worked with students for 25 years to promote multiculturalism and global citizenship. His mission is to give students opportunities to step outside their immediate communities and into the global sphere through low-cost experiential programs. He has a PhD in Peace and Conflict Resolution from George Mason University and has also worked at Notre Dame of Maryland University and American University

This award is in recognition of Dr. Michael's visionary leadership in advancing global citizenship at the University of Baltimore and beyond. Through Dr. Michael's stewardship of the Office of Diversity and International Services, he has created transformative opportunities that bridge cultures and nurture a spirit of shared humanity among students, faculty, and community partners. Dr. Michael's programs—such as the Global Cultures Showcase and Global Field Studies—embody the values of reciprocity, sustainability, and mutual collaboration, cultivating students who see themselves as global ambassadors. Whether guiding first-generation scholars toward international fellowships or fostering dialogue across continents, your work illuminates the power of education to transcend boundaries and connect communities. Dr. Michael's lifelong dedication to inclusion and intercultural understanding reflects the very essence of the Global Citizenship Award.