
The Language Flagship
The Language Flagship is a multiyear 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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Investing in Women Throughout the Years
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Celebrating Women’s History Month With a Retrospective IIE joins the world in its celebrations of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month in the United States. The global community has made significant strides in gender balance, especially in higher education and employment. Yet many challenges endure; the pay gap, on average, persists and gender-based violence […]
Celebrating Black History Month 2024
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IIE is proud to celebrate Black History Month and pay tribute to the contributions and leadership of Black and people of African descent to IIE, the field of international education, and the world. What began in 1926 as a week-long effort to expose school children to Black history has blossomed into month-long celebrations around the […]
Embracing Connections to Expand Access for All
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IIE’s Center for International Opportunities is Prioritizing Partnerships to Reach Underserved Populations International education offers a myriad of opportunities, but not enough students know about these opportunities or have the financial means to pursue them. This year, the IIE Center for International Opportunities set out to work with the people and organizations that have established […]
The 2024 Conference Season: It’s All International
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The weather is warmer, colleges and universities have raced from classes to Spring Break to graduation, and in the international education world, that means it is conference season! Whether you visited Washington, D.C., for the AIEA Annual Conference, Boston for the Forum on Education Abroad, or steamy New Orleans for NAFSA this year, key topics […]
Studying Abroad “Served As A Confirmation for Me”
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Prairie View A&M University Student Bryson Stokes Reflects on Study Tour to Ghana Studying abroad is one of the best ways to apply classroom learning, acquire international perspectives, and discover career pathways. Each year, approximately 300,000 U.S. college students opt to take their studies abroad to unlock these opportunities. One of them is Bryson Stokes, […]
International Education Week 2024
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There are more people crossing borders to pursue education—and human connection—than ever before (Project Atlas, Open Doors). International education can unlock not only opportunities but also friendships that last a lifetime. As part of IIE’s celebration of International Education Week (IEW) 2024, we affirm the transformative power of Embracing Connection. By learning from and alongside […]
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 […]
IIE Celebrates International Day of Education
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IIE is honored to join in the annual commemoration of International Day of Education. It was created by the United Nations in 2018 to reinforce education as a key factor in building sustainable and resilient societies, and contributing to the achievement of all other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our vision is a more peaceful and prosperous […]