
The Language Flagship
The Language Flagship is a multi-year 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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This Too Shall Pass… And We Can Prepare
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Practically every institution in the world had to halt in-person study abroad programs last year. As we recover, study abroad initiatives should be prioritized because of the documented benefits they offer students.
BSMP: Five Lessons Learned in Scaling Up an International Scholarship Program Quickly
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It is expected that a minimum of 6,000 Brazilian scholarship students will be in-program at U.S. institutions at any given time. While there have been a number of unique keys to success of this program, we have learned five general lessons during its rapid growth that we hope can advise other programs seeking to scale up.
Get in the Ring and Change the World!
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According to Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programs Around the World—Dimensions for Success, entrepreneurship is the largest single source of new job growth in both developed and developing economies. Therefore, a few weeks ago I was thrilled to see this idea in action when I attended the Eastern European regional finals of Get in the Ring, which took place in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Letter From Abu Dhabi: Selecting the 2015 Falcon Scholar
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Last year, pilot programs called the Falcon Scholarships Administered by the Rhodes Trust were instituted for China and the United Arab Emirates. It has been my privilege to serve as the chair of the latter selection committee.
The Role of International Education in a Time of Crises
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Germany hosted this year’s G7, along with the summit we convene in conjunction with the G7 each year on the internationalization of higher education. This year’s summit theme was “International Higher Education Cooperation: Bridges in a Time of Crises.”
100 Years of IIE: From Student Mobility to Strategic Engagement
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IIE has seen a lot change in the landscape of international higher education institutional partnerships. Not only has there been a quantitative increase in the sheer numbers of collaborations worldwide, the focus of these partnerships is now also shifting towards mutually beneficial, strategic partnerships.
‘No Ordinary Days: A Journey of Activism, Globe-Trotting, and Unexpected Pleasures,’ by Susan Sygall
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Anyone concerned with promoting wider participation in study abroad by students with disabilities, or anyone who just needs some encouragement to keep facing hard challenges head-on, should rush to read Susan Sygall’s terrific personal memoir, No Ordinary Days: A Journey of Activism, Globe-Trotting, and Unexpected Pleasures.
Only a Few Days Left to Invest in a HER Girl and Change an Entire Community
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IIE is now raising funds to assist with their transition to university, and we invite you to lend your support by making a donation by June 15.