John W. Ryan award for distinguished contributions to international programs and studies, Lawrence S. Davidson

"I can think of no single individual who has done more to help educate Indiana audiences about cultures and business climates as they exist outside of the United States."

—John North, chief executive officer of American Biogenetic Sciences

Wherever international education and global business meet, you’ll find Larry Davidson. Working with state government and the corporate community, Davidson diligently promotes intercultural understanding and international communication, enriching the educational experiences of his students.

As founder of the Global Business Information Network, Davidson has forged long-lasting ties between business and government communities, building a reputation for Indiana University and the Kelley School of Business as a regional source for international business. As the impetus behind the Global Business Connection for Bloomington, Davidson strives to link the local and the global by bringing international issues to the attention of the Bloomington business community.

Davidson serves as sponsor and mentor to the M.B.A. students of the Kelley International Perspectives organization and on the board of directors of the Indiana District Export Council, the Global Crossroads Foundation and the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication. He also has been a visiting scholar in Germany, Finland and the Netherlands.