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Career Ready Grads
In the Spring 2025 issue of IIENetworker, Higher Education Professionals Focus on Connecting Global Learning with Workforce Skills As the world of work continues to evolve, so too must our approach to preparing students for global careers. Career readiness is more than just a buzzword – it’s a critical component of a student’s educational journey, […]
Can You Measure Social Impact? Reflections from IIE’s 10-Year Study of Ford IFP Alumni
Education has long been viewed as a vehicle for economic and social mobility for individuals and nations alike, and it was a driving principle behind the Ford Foundation’s groundbreaking International Fellowships Program (IFP). Today, however, data is currency, which places an increase in demand for demonstrable returns on investment, including education. How can you measure […]
Montclair State University and Somaiya Vidyavihar University: A Global Partnership
This year, IIE New Delhi celebrates 20 years of operation in support of higher education scholarship administration, leadership development, and critical development in the region. In February, the leaders of the U.S. and India reaffirmed their commitment to a strong partnership for a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific, emphasizing ASEAN centrality. They highlighted the importance of […]
The Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad
Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity that offers a wealth of benefits beyond academic learning; studies have shown that leaving one’s home country to study a subject, engage in language immersion, or intern can better prepare students to enter and thrive in the future of work. Here are ten compelling reasons why students should consider […]
Studying Abroad “Served As A Confirmation for Me”
Prairie View A&M University Student Bryson Stokes Reflects on Study Tour to Ghana Studying abroad is one of the best ways to apply classroom learning, acquire international perspectives, and discover career pathways. Each year, approximately 300,000 U.S. college students opt to take their studies abroad to unlock these opportunities. One of them is Bryson Stokes, […]
IIE’s Emergency Student Fund: Micro Grants with a Big Impact
IIE Has Awarded 3,000+ Grants Since 2010, Allowing Students to Quickly Meet Their Immediate Educational Expenses above: With an ESF grant, Taseen Iqtider of Bangladesh is able to continue earning a B.S. in Computer Science at Tennessee Tech University: “This emergency fund came at the perfect time, right when financial issues were starting to impact […]
The 2024 Quad Fellowship Summit: Fostering Global STEM Leadership
Fifty Fellows Visited the White House, U.S. Dept. of State, and Embassy of Australia The 2024 Quad Fellowship Summit, held October 6 to 9, 2024 in Washington, D.C., brought together the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. For the first time, the Summit also […]
Validating Research Findings: Why it Matters to Reflect with Data Participants
Presenting Findings to Respondents Transforms Them from Subjects to Trusted Partners As a researcher and evaluator at IIE, I’ve learned that validating findings with participants in my research is one of the most rewarding and necessary aspects of data collection, especially on sensitive topics such as war and displacement. By following up with participants to […]