The article discusses Rodriguez's appointment as faculty co-director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center, an interdisciplinary center focused helping improve language learning and cultural competency in metro-area students.  

An excerpt:

“Atlanta is without a doubt a global city — a city of connections, distinguished by its leading role in the civil rights movement and the production of global media,” Dr. Rodríguez said in an Oct. 1 news release. “In the coming years, the Atlanta Global Studies Center must continue to serve as a platform to honor our city’s legacies, our commitment to strengthen international networks and immigrant communities.”