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TESOL International Association and Institute of International Education
Intensive English Programs (IEP) have historically been one of the first touchpoints for many international students coming to the United States in the pursuit of a U.S. university degree.
IIE Launches Emergency Student Fund to Assist Bahamian Students on U.S. Campuses
The Bahamas Emergency Student Fund will provide grants of $2,000-$5,000 to students whose continuation or completion of their degree programs in the United States is in jeopardy due to serious financial difficulties precipitated by Hurricane Dorian.
The University of Auckland Celebrates Generation Study Abroad Success at the New Zealand AmCham Awards
The International Team at the University of Auckland is delighted to be awarded ‘highly commended’ in the bilateral relations category at the AmChamNZ Awards Gala for our work partnering with and advancing our commitment to IIE’s Generation Study Abroad (GSA) initiative.
Embedded Programs as a Model for Increased Study Abroad Access
Over the past several decades the landscape of education abroad has seen a shift. Although junior year abroad and lengthier semester exchange programs were once the norm, short-term, faculty-directed programs have quickly dominated the scene. IIE’s most recent Open Doors report indicates that of U.S. students who study abroad, 65% of them do so on a short-term program (summer or eight weeks or less).
SHERA Program Director Reflects on IIE Summit 2019 and Bi-national Research Partnership Development
In February 2019, Prima Setiawan, Program Director for the Sustainable Higher Education Research Alliances (SHERA) attended the IIE Summit in New York and participated as an expert panelist. At the Summit, Prima provided expert insight in research collaboration and bi-national partnership development as a panelist in a session called Research Partnerships as Drivers of Innovation. Prima recently reflected on his experience at the Summit and shared key take-aways and lessons learned in this interview.
IIE Launches Application Portal for Research Technical Assistance Center
RTAC is a global network of academic researchers, providing rapid and on-demand research expertise for USAID to promote evidence-based policies and programs.
Dreams are Bigger than Challenges
IIE announced it would provide grants to 59 Venezuelan students studying at U.S. colleges and universities to help them cover educational expenses. Due to Venezuela’s current political and economic instability, it has become increasingly difficult for Venezuelan students to pay for their education and remain enrolled in their degree programs.
Voices from the Diaspora: Making Connections in Greece
Dr. Constantinos K. Coursaris, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, reflects upon his experience with the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP).