Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world.
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The World is Hoping the U.S. Never Gives Up on Democracy
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A provocative article in the July 14 Stamford Advocate headlined, “Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds,” requires perspective. I’m not challenging the accuracy of the poll, but as CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE) I would like to suggest that perceptions beyond our borders are […]
Thinking of Studying Abroad? Get Your Passport First!
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For Passport Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is providing tips for first-time and repeat travelers alike. September is Passport Awareness Month. As you start to dream about your study abroad plans or your next international vacation, make sure to have a valid passport in hand. Even if your travel […]
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month 2023
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Recommended Reading, Films, and Music from IIE’s Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Affinity Group IIE proudly celebrates National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. Dating back to 1968, the U.S. observation publicly commemorates the societal contributions of Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people. The dates, September 15 to October 15, were selected to coincide with the […]
Education Under Attack
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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Humanitarian Leaders, and QSAP Scholars Commemorate International Day to Protect Education from Attack Education is invaluable in the lives of individuals as well as in our global society. It creates opportunities and fosters goodwill among people and societies. Yet for millions of young people worldwide, education remains out of […]
1,000 Students
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Making the case for increasing international student enrollment in United States higher education It’s no secret that the United States has a dwindling lead over other countries among globally mobile students in higher education. Another sobering fact: fewer Americans are opting for college at all. And yet, there are U.S. colleges and universities countering the […]
Offering a World of Good Wishes
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As we approach the end of the year, we want to send our heartfelt good wishes to all of you. Amid rising and ongoing crises, it is understandable to feel disheartened. Let’s pause to acknowledge something truly remarkable—the tireless work that people like you do daily to make our world a better place. We see […]
A New Era of Educational Exchange Between Europe and the United States
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An IIE Delegation Participated in the Academic Cooperation Association’s Strategic Summit in October Educational exchange between Europe and the United States has been a hallmark of higher education for years. Scenes of exchange students exploring ancient ruins and enjoying local cuisine are still part of the American imagination of the college experience. Likewise, European scholars […]
Remembering Renowned Syrian Writer and IIE-SRF Alumnus Khaled Khalifa
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Khaled Khalifa, an extraordinary novelist, poet, screenwriter, and human being who often wrote about the heartrending realities of living through Syria’s civil war. The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) was honored to support Khalifa during his year in residency at Harvard University in 2015-16. During the IIE-SRF fellowship, […]