International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building

Professor Brent White

Brent White is Vice Provost for Global Affairs, Dean of Global Campus, and a Professor of Law at the University of Arizona. He has been charged with guiding the comprehensive international vision of the University of Arizona.

In this role, Brent leads the UA’s Global Campus and other efforts to develop and implement new models of transnational education. He also oversees study abroad programs, international student admissions, and support for international students and faculty members.

He previously served as Vice Provost for International Education, as well as Associate Dean for Programs and Global Initiatives at the James E. Rogers College of Law, where Brent led the development of the nation’s first Bachelor of Arts in Law.

Brent is a scholar of law and development and property law. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and 60 Minutes.