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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Creating Leaders of the Free World: A Journey of Inspiration, Leadership, and Cultural Connection
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In the United States, Black students comprise approximately 36% of all college students, yet their participation in study abroad hovers in the single digits; according to the Open Doors® Report, only 5% of American students who studied abroad in 2021/22 identified as Black. As part of our partnership with grassroots nonprofit Leaders of the Free […]
IIE Celebrates Pride Month 2024
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IIE celebrates the experiences and perspectives the LGBTQIA+ community brings to international education. We believe that everyone has a right to accessible educational opportunities in a welcoming setting. The first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride (LGBTQ+) march dates to June 28, 1970, when members of New York City’s LGBTQ+ community led a one-year […]
Go Fast Alone, or Go Far Together — the Power of International Education and Collaboration
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In 2022-23, the Quad countries—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—announced the inaugural class of Quad Fellows. This group gathered in the summer of 2023 for a week-long residential experience in Melbourne, Australia, participating in a dynamic blend of academic, industrial, governmental, and entrepreneurial events and panel sessions, along with fun excursions that brought minds […]
After the Fall: One Scholar’s Journey to Safety and Scholarship
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Dr. Sharif Hozoori was forced to flee after the Taliban promised to “clear” universities of people dedicated to international education. Three years ago, Dr. Sharif Hozoori was living in Kabul with a growing family and fulfilling career as a vice chancellor at Afghanistan University. But on August 15, 2021, the city he called home had […]
Participant Reflections on the IIE Leadership Delegation to India
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I cannot remember a time when India didn’t have special significance for me. My parents once lived there and raised me with a sincere appreciation for the culture, history and, of course, food! When I visited for the first time at 19 years old, my visions of the country and its history came to life […]
Resilience and Hope: The Fulbright Journeys of Two Ukrainian Scholars
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pictured above: Dr. Svitlana Babiichuk with her late husband, Yaroslav. Determined to Continue Their Work, Scholars Apply for the Fulbright Program Amid War In the face of adversity, the human spirit finds remarkable ways to persevere and triumph. Two recent Fulbright awardees from Ukraine — Dr. Svitlana Babiichuk and Dr. Ihor Serdyuk — exemplify courage, […]
Connecting U.S. and German Students Through Virtual Exchanges and Summer School
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You never know what might come from a conversation with like-minded colleagues at a pub in Berlin… IIE congratulates Iowa State University on receipt of the 2024 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. Designed to remove barriers to international educational exchange, the University’s Virtual Exchange+ Transatlantic Summer School empowers U.S. and German students […]
Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
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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 […]