Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs

Bringing the power of the liberal arts to global challenges

Since its founding in 2010, the Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs has supported global engagement experiences for hundreds of Wellesley students, helping to shape the next generation of global leaders.

Grounded in the liberal arts and the service philosophies of Wellesley College, the Institute draws linkages between education and practice and exemplifies the value of diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives when addressing global challenges.

The Albright Institute Fellowship, our flagship program open to Wellesley juniors and seniors, selects 40 fellows per year to participate in an intensive training followed by a practicum experience. Apart from the fellowship, the Albright Institute stimulates cross-disciplinary engagement with global affairs at Wellesley and beyond through internship offerings, public lectures, and support to innovative academic programming.

The Albright Institute is guided by Secretary Albright’s collaborative leadership style and dedication to public service as well as the mission and values of Wellesley College.

Events

The Institute annually hosts several distinguished speakers at its Kenner Lecture and at public dialogs held during Wintersession and at other times of year (?). The theme for 2026 is “The Future of Leadership in a Fragmented World.”