
The Language Flagship
The Language Flagship is a multiyear program designed to guide talented undergraduate students enrolled full-time at a Flagship college or university in any major(s) toward graduating with professional-level proficiency in a language critical to U.S. national security
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Studying Abroad “Served As A Confirmation for Me”
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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, […]
The Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad
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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 […]
Career Ready Grads
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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, […]
Start Close, Go Far
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How a Texas Community College Brings the World to 12,000 Students Each Year IIE congratulates Lone Star College (LSC) on receiving a 2025 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Widening Access to International Education. LSC’s Global EdVantage initiative has grown LSC’s international division from a small office that offered […]
Tri-Lateral International Partnership Aims to Fill Nursing Shortage
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Partnership Leverages Micro-Credentials, Exam Prep, and Employment Opportunities IIE congratulates the Alamo Colleges District (ACD) and TecMilenio University for receiving the 2025 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Strategic Partnerships. Their joint International Nursing Pathway initiative formalizes a study and training program to help fill the nursing shortage across […]
Dance, Meet Study Abroad
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OU Dance Festival Doubles as an International Educational Exchange Program IIE congratulates The University of Oklahoma (OU) for receiving a 2025 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Student Mobility & Exchange. At OU’s Pigmentos International Dance Festival in Puebla, U.S. and Mexican students and instructors exchange ideas, share their […]
$10M and Counting
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US-UK BRIDGE Partnership Advances Research for a Sustainable Future IIE congratulates the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham (UK) on receipt of the 2025 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Sustainability. Founded in 2014, the Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement & Education (BRIDGE Partnership) initiative has […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Engineering Exchange with IIE’s Global E3 Consortium
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Study Abroad Among U.S. Engineering Students Has Grown More Than 5x Since Global E3’s Founding Rapid change, from biotechnologies to infrastructure to aerospace, has placed engineering in demand around the world. But how can educators ensure that engineering students are well-rounded enough to work across and thrive on international and multicultural teams? Thirty years ago, […]