26 colleges and universities awarded grants to expand study abroad

May 18, 2021

The 2021 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students grants have been awarded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and its implementing partner, World Learning. “The US Department of State is committed to expanding study abroad opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds” Winning institutions represent public and private institutions from 20 states, including […]

IIE report marks growth in study abroad since 2014

May 13, 2021

IIE launched the initiative to “mobilise resources and commitments with the goal of doubling and diversifying the number of US students studying abroad by the end of the decade”.  “There is a need to come together as a community to rebuild, reinvent, and double down...

Study in the Czech Republic hosts first Alumni Networking Event

May 10, 2021

“The Alumni Networking Event is a part of the newly established Czech Republic Alumni program which aims to connect international alumni who have studied at Czech higher education institutions,” explained STUDY IN in a statement. “The program’s goal is to foster a...

IIE study assesses impact of Scholar Rescue Fund

Apr 30, 2021

It noted that “alumni have imparted their knowledge to more than 52,000 students in over 1,600 academic courses, supervised more than 2,600 student theses, and mentored over 800 junior faculty”. The research used the survey responses of more than 200 IIE-SRF alumni...