Overview

• The honor was announced in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21.
• JGU shares the 2025 award with the American University in the Emirates.
• A global committee evaluated institutions on depth, breadth and impact, with emphasis on innovative courses, effective pedagogy, international collaboration and community engagement.
• The citation highlighted an ethical leadership and interdisciplinary curriculum, extensive community initiatives and more than 550 international partnerships.
• Selection chair John C. Weidman said JGU offers a model for integrating peace, justice and sustainability into a university’s educational mission.