Opening Minds Corporate Leadership Award

to be presented to

Microsoft

in recognition of the company’s outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility and international education around the world, particularly their economic empowerment of women through the Women in Technology Program for the Middle East and North Africa Region. Pamela Passman, Corporate Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs for Microsoft, will accept the award on behalf of the company.

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Stephen P. Duggan Award for Mutual Understanding

to be presented to

The Honorable Kapil Sibal

Minister of Human Resource Development, India

for his extraordinary vision of global education and commitment to internationalizing Indian higher education, in particular through partnerships with U.S. institutions.

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Fritz Redlich Alumni Award

to be presented to

Chuck Close

for his highly distinguished career as an artist and a Fulbright Alumnus.

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Women’s Global Leadership Award

to be presented to

 Denise Benmosche and Amy Brandt

to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund.