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IIE Celebrates Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP) Host Institutions at NAFSA
More Than 45 U.S. Colleges And Universities Have Opened Their Doors To 100 Afghan Refugee Students To Date; Half of the First Cohort are Women When the government in Kabul, Afghanistan, fell in August 2021, millions of Afghan people—including thousands of university students—found their lives suddenly in limbo. A year later, the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP) was launched, […]
Ukraine One Year Later: A Call For Continued Support for Students, Scholars, and Artists
Since Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago, individuals, organizations, and nations have responded generously to provide humanitarian aid to the tens of millions of displaced Ukrainians facing frightening, uncertain futures. Tragically, the brutal conflict has added to the already historic number of refugees struggling with similar fates around the world. The World Bank now predicts […]
Study Abroad, Experiential Learning, and Skills Development – Creating the Global Mindset That Will Take You Far
On Study Abroad Day 2023, we recognize the importance of intercultural exchange more than ever. As the first private institution facilitating international exchanges, IIE’s mission and vision is firmly entrenched in the support and continuation of study abroad initiatives. Study abroad benefits not only the individual, but also governments, local communities, and employers. In fact, […]
Celebrating International Education and Strengthening Partnerships on IAPPs Delegation to Greece
Following International Education Week celebrations extolling the benefits of exchange worldwide I wanted to highlight my recent visit to Greece with IIE’s International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) and share some key takeaways I had as part of this historic delegation. IIE’s International Academic Partnership Program is a comprehensive program that guides colleges and universities through […]
Improving LGBTQIA+ Students’ Experiences in International Education
LGBTQIA+ or queer students may be more likely than their peers to study abroad. Researchers from Middlebury College call attention to these students and how their communities impact their experiences.
Avery Dennison Celebrates a Decade of the Spirit of Invention Scholarships in India
A note from Alicia Procello, president of the Avery Dennison Foundation, on the occasion of Avery Dennison's decade of the Spirit of Invention Scholarship in India.
Addressing the Unmet Need: Connecting Refugee & Displaced Populations with Higher Education
The world's refugee and displaced populations are underfunded when it comes to ability to continue their educations. IIE's emergency work supports artists, scholars, and students in continuing their work and learning.
Promoting Entrepreneurship in Indonesia through the JAPRI Program
In April 2022, IIE concluded one of its most impactful projects to date — JAdi Pengusaha MandiRI (Become an Independent Entrepreneur), also known as JAPRI. Read about its successes here.