IIE Emergency Student Fund Receives $150,000 Grant from the Mellon Foundation Sep 15, 2020 The IIE Emergency Student Fund Receives $150,000 Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support international college students in the U.S. who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

The Western Union Foundation Supports International Students Impacted by COVID-19 Sep 9, 2020 The Western Union Foundation has announced a commitment of USD $250,000 to provide aid for international students struggling to fund tuition and basic needs such as healthcare, wellness, food, and housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Announcing the IIE-SRF Alliance, a Global Partnership Initiative Aug 26, 2020 A new partnership initiative, the IIE-SRF Alliance, strengthens the global effort to save the lives and work of threatened and displaced scholars

New IIE COVID-19 Survey of Higher Education Institutions Shows 92% Shift to New Instruction Approaches for Fall Semester Jul 30, 2020 More than 500 U.S. higher education institutions responded to this survey, which was conducted from July 9-24, 2020. The final survey in a series of three, findings highlight university and college COVID-19 planning for the summer and fall 2020 semesters.

IIE Awards the Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace Jun 17, 2020 IIE awarded the 16th annual IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East to the leaders of "Letters from Bil'in", Mohammed Khatib and Emily Schaeffer Omer-Man, two Palestinian and Israeli lawyer-activists who joined together to create and lead the first Palestinian-Israeli joint legal project dedicated to challenging systematic violations of human rights in courts worldwide.

Lehigh University’s Dr. Cheryl Matherly Honored with 2020 IIE Senior International Officer of the Year Award Jun 10, 2020 Presenting the 2020 IIE Senior International Officer of the Year, Dr. Cheryl Matherly, of Lehigh University.

Help Students Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis Apr 13, 2020 IIE has launched a fund of at least $1 million to aid international students caught in the crossfire of the coronavirus pandemic. From our earliest days, IIE has played a central role in helping international students during emergencies. In response to the current unprecedented crisis, IIE will spend $1 million to provide crucial support to up to 300 international students in great need. We aim to raise another $1 million from private donors to double the number of students we can help.

MBZUAI Partners With IIE to Recruit International Students Studying Artificial Intelligence Mar 31, 2020

IIE Marks 100th Anniversary of its First Scholar Rescue Effort Mar 16, 2020 The Institute of International Education (IIE) has protected the lives and careers of academics for a century, supporting scholars facing threats amidst the Bolshevik Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, the Hungarian Revolution, and other periods of unrest. IIE formalized its scholar rescue activities in 2002 by establishing the Scholar Rescue Fund to ensure that emergency assistance and academic opportunities are always available to scholars whenever and wherever they may be in danger. As IIE marks its 100th year of scholar rescue throughout 2020, IIE-SRF will launch several initiatives to expand and enhance its response to the growing number of scholars worldwide who face persecution and violence.

IIE Releases Survey on Effects of COVID-19 on International Students and Study Abroad Mar 5, 2020 More than 230 U.S. higher education institutions responded to this survey, which was conducted from February 13-26, 2020. While this survey focused on the effects of the outbreak in China, future surveys on the effects of coronavirus will address more recent developments and spread of the disease in other countries.

IIE Launches Special Emergency Student Fund Effort to Respond to Crises Jan 31, 2020 IIE's Emergency Student Fund is expanding its efforts to support international students currently studying at colleges and universities in the United States who have been affected by recent crises. IIE has a long history of providing emergency assistance to students and the Emergency Student Fund was established to provide financial support to students who are at risk of dropping out of their studies due to natural disaster, armed conflict, or political strife in their home countries.

IIE Announces Winners of 2020 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation Jan 26, 2020 The Institute of International Education (IIE) is recognizing the winners of the annual IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education today at the January meeting of the IIE Board of Trustees. The awards recognize the most outstanding initiatives among the member campuses of the IIE Network, IIE’s membership association of more than 1,300 higher education institutions. The four winning campuses will receive a cash award of $1,000 and a certificate from IIE’s President.

IIE Launches Inaugural Cohort of IIE Centennial Fellowship Jan 13, 2020 IIE is proud to announce the members of the inaugural cohort of the IIE Centennial Fellowship: Sabrina Verleysen, Paige Balcom, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed, and Krizia Lopez. The IIE Centennial Fellowship was established in 2019 to celebrate IIE’s centennial year and recognize IIE’s long relationship with the Fulbright Program. Each member of the inaugural cohort of IIE Centennial Fellows is an alumnus or alumna of the Fulbright Program.

Give the Gift of an Education Dec 19, 2019 IIE is proud to announce that we are joining the UNHCR’s #15by30 campaign, an ambitious effort to increase access to higher education for refugees to 15% by 2030.

Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program Selects 38 New Fellows Dec 18, 2019 In January 2020, Fellowships will begin for 38 new newly selected Fellows at higher education institutions across Greece as part of the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP).

Meet the Winners of the 2019 IIE Photo & Impact Story Contest! Nov 22, 2019 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 IIE Photo & Impact Story Contest! The IIE Communications team led this contest to collect real life stories of how the IIE programs that we manage make a difference in the lives of the more than 30,000 people who participate in our programs each year. These impact stories can serve as enhancement tools for IIE’s business proposals, renewals, philanthropy campaigns, and - most importantly – to inspire those of us who work to make these programs happen every day!

Number of International Students in the United States Hits All-Time High Nov 18, 2019 Open Doors 2019, released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, highlights the continued competitiveness of the U.S. higher education sector as a destination of choice for international students and the growing interest in international educational exchange among U.S. students.

IIE Awards 42 Grants to Support Bahamian Students Affected by Hurricane Dorian Nov 12, 2019 IIE is distributing $150,000 in one-time grants to 42 Bahamian students enrolled in higher education institutions in the United States who were affected by Hurricane Dorian. This funding comes from IIE’s Bahamas-Emergency Student Fund (Bahamas-ESF). Students will receive between $2,000-$5,000 to help cover tuition, room and board, and other expenses necessary to continue their studies.

IIE, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) Sign Kuwait Graduates Program Agreement Nov 8, 2019 IIE signed an agreement with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) to implement the Kuwait Graduates Program (KGP).

UNIFOR Global Research Fellows Gather in Brazil to Share Research, Strengthen Collaborations Nov 5, 2019 Fellows from The University of Fortaleza’s (UNIFOR) Global Research Fellowship Program gathered in Fortaleza in August for events that underscored the university’s commitment to research and the production of knowledge

IIE Announces the Results of Graduate Learning Overseas Survey Oct 23, 2019 This report is the result of the first national survey of U.S. higher education institutions focusing on graduate student mobility and provides insights into the graduate study abroad landscape and the need for U.S. institutions to build greater capacity to collect graduate student mobility data.

Fulbright Finland Foundation Receives IIE Europe Award for Excellence Sep 26, 2019 The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 IIE Europe Award for Excellence.

IIE Welcomes 2019 TechWomen Emerging Leaders to San Francisco Sep 23, 2019 TechWomen brings emerging female leaders in science and technology to the United States for a five-week program of peer-to-peer networking and mentorship at San Francisco Bay Area tech companies, supporting them as they progress to the next stage of their careers.

2019 IIE Photo & Impact Story Contest Sep 20, 2019 We are seeking photos that show how international exchange connects people and changes lives, careers, and communities around the world for the better. Three winners will receive gift cards worth $300, $200, and $100, respectively.

IIE Launches Emergency Student Fund for Bahamian Students in the United States Sep 19, 2019 The Institute of International Education’s Emergency Student Fund (ESF) is launching a Bahamas-ESF to support international students from the Bahamas currently studying at colleges and universities in the United States who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian.

IIE PEER Workshop: Asia-Pacific Sep 5, 2019 The Institute of International Education's Platform for Education in Emergencies Response (IIE PEER) is pleased to invite you to our first Asia-Pacific workshop on September 19, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City.

New Fellowship and Scholarship Fund for Students in Malawi now Accepting Applications Jul 19, 2019 The Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) has awarded a grant to the Institute of International Education, Inc. (IIE) for the launch of the pilot Fellowship and Scholarship Fund (FSF). This new initiative is designed to strengthen capacity in research areas related to agricultural transformation in Malawi.

14 Universities Welcome PDPI Brazilian English Teachers to the USA Jul 1, 2019 This July, the Institute of International Education (IIE) and 14 university partners are excited to welcome nearly 500 Brazilian public-school English teachers to the USA for PDPI, a 6-week professional development program. PDPI (Programa de Desenvolvimento Profissional para Professores de Lingua Inglesa nos EUA) makes up part of the Brazilian government’s strategic plan to improve English language teaching and teacher training in all states of Brazil. It is funded by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and administered by IIE and the Brazilian Fulbright Commission.

IIE Awards the 2019 Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace to Leaders of Road to Recovery Jun 11, 2019 IIE awarded the 15th annual $10,000 IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East to Yuval Roth and Naeem Al-Baeda, an Israeli and Palestinian who have joined together to lead Road to Recovery (RtR), an organization of volunteers who drive Palestinians, mostly children, from their homes in the West Bank or Gaza to hospital appointments in Israel for urgent medical treatments that are not available in their home communities.

City University of New York Lehman College to Host Career Workshop for Gilman Program Alumni Jun 9, 2019 The City University of New York Lehman College will host a daylong career readiness workshop for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program on June 14, 2019.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Selects New Fellows May 8, 2019 The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) announces the selection of 12 fellows who will take part in joint academic projects with host institutions in Africa. The CADFP has funded 397 fellowships for African-born scholars from the United States and Canada to collaborate with over 100 institutions of higher learning in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa in the areas of collaborative research, curriculum co-development and graduate student teaching and mentoring.

SNF Fellowship Will Bring Greek Diaspora Scholars to Greek Institutions Apr 23, 2019 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and the Institute of International Education (IIE), in collaboration with the Fulbright Foundation in Greece, invite Greek scholars to apply for the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP). Selected fellows will have the opportunity to conduct research, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, and design new curricula, furthering collaborative academic exchange among Greek scholars worldwide.

31 Institutions Receive 2018 IIE Seal of Excellence Apr 8, 2019 The Institute of International Education (IIE) recognized 31 U.S. colleges and universities with the IIE Seal of Excellence for achieving their Generation Study Abroad goals at the IIE Summit 2019: The Future of International Education in February.

Fully-Funded Graduate Study Opportunity at Khalifa University Apr 1, 2019 Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) will offer fully-funded graduate study opportunities to international students in the STEM fields through the Khalifa University International Graduate Student Program (KUIGSP).

Investments in Higher Education Critical for Marginalized Populations and Long-Term Social Justice Advocacy Mar 28, 2019 Enabling social justice leaders with the capacity to pursue an advanced degree is fundamental to creating and preserving social justice, according to the most recent report from the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s 10-year alumni tracking study of the Ford Foundation’s International Fellowship Program (IFP).

Centroamérica Adelante Will Focus on Forced Migration from the Northern Triangle Mar 13, 2019 The Seattle International Foundation (SIF) has relaunched and is initiating a second iteration of the Centroamérica Adelante program, focusing its efforts on strengthening and uniting leaders that work to support migrants from the Northern Triangle of Central America.

Treasures of New York: Institute of International Education Feb 27, 2019 Treasures of New York: Institute of International Education will trace the 100-year history of this distinguished organization, shedding light on its major accomplishments to promote international education and empower the global exchange of ideas.

IIE Celebrates Centennial Feb 19, 2019 The Institute of International Education (IIE) celebrated its 100-year anniversary with its 2019 IIE Summit at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, a ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building, and by recognizing The Right Honourable Gordon Brown with the Henry Kaufman Prize. IIE celebrates a century of promoting mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and diplomacy through international education.

Empire State Building Lights the Sky in Red and White in Honor of IIE Centennial Feb 12, 2019 In honor of IIE's centennial on February 19, the Empire State Building displayed IIE’s official colors from Tuesday evening at sundown, approximately 5:30 p.m., through 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.

IIE Awards 59 Grants to Venezuelan Students in Crisis Jan 31, 2019 IIE distributed $250,000 in one-time grants to 59 Venezuelan undergraduate students enrolled at U.S. institutions who are experiencing financial hardship due to the political situation in their home country.

IIE Announces Winners of the 2019 Andrew Heiskell Awards Jan 16, 2019 The Institute of International Education (IIE) announces the winners of the annual IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education, which honors outstanding international education initiatives conducted by universities and colleges from among the 1,300 member institutions of the IIENetwork.

IIE to Remain Open During U.S. Government Shutdown Dec 21, 2018 IIE’s offices will remain open during the U.S. Government shutdown, and all IIE team members will conduct their normal work.

IIE to Measure Rise Up’s Impact on Advancing Gender Equity Dec 17, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE), with generous support from Rise Up, is conducting an evaluation of Rise Up programming on approximately 500 participants from the United States, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. Rise Up, a nonprofit based at the Public Health Institute (PHI) in Oakland, CA, activates women and girls to transform their lives, families, and communities for a more just and equitable world through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Selects New Fellows and Calls for Applications and Innovations Nov 16, 2018 Universities in Africa and African-born academics in the United States and Canada were selected to take part in joint projects as part of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP). This is an innovative collaboration between the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Institute of International Education (IIE), an Advisory Council of prominent African academics, and the United States International University-Africa.

Number of International Students in the United States Reaches New High of 1.09 Million Nov 13, 2018 The number of international students in the United States surpassed one million for the third consecutive year, increasing by 1.5 percent to reach a new high of 1,094,792, according to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Open Doors 2018, released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), highlights the impact of international education on the U.S. higher education sector, examining the numbers and profile of international students in the United States in 2017/18 and of U.S. students receiving academic credit for study abroad in 2016/17.

Women Leaders Advise Gilman Alumni on Pursuing Careers in Science and Technology Oct 25, 2018 Alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program will learn about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) from a panel of influential women who work for leading Silicon Valley and Bay Area companies. The women are also mentors for the State Department-sponsored TechWomen Program.

Prominent Global Leaders Celebrated at IIE Gala: Casagrande, Dracopoulos, and Biden Featured Speakers Oct 15, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE) held its 2018 gala at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on October 15. More than 300 distinguished members of the business, philanthropic, diplomatic, and higher education communities gathered to celebrate the work of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs (ECA); the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF); and Dr. Jill Biden.

IIE and Finland’s EDUFI Expand Partnership to Support Academics, Artists, and University Students from Conflict Regions Oct 3, 2018 The country of Finland has played an outsized role in protecting the careers and lives of threatened academics amidst the ongoing displacement crisis. IIE and the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) recently renewed and expanded an existing partnership to support scholars, artists, and university students from conflict regions.

Nominations to the IIE Goldberg Prize Open Sep 28, 2018 IIE is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Victor J. Goldberg IIE Prize for Peace in the Middle East. The Prize recognizes outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.

IIE Hosts Reception in Honor of United Nations General Assembly Sep 26, 2018 IIE President and CEO Allan E. Goodman hosted a reception, the Global Celebration of International Education and Engagement, at IIE's international headquarters in New York City to honor the opening of the United Nations General Assembly’s 73rd session.

IIE Releases Fourth IFP Report: Transformational Leaders and Social Change Sep 19, 2018 Investing in committed individuals from marginalized communities has a transformative effect on their lives, the communities in which they reside, and the organizations they are affiliated with, according the latest report from IIE's 10-year alumni tracking study of the Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (IFP). Released today, Transformational Leaders and Social Change: IFP Impacts in Africa and the Middle East, provides important insights into the personal, organizational, community, and societal impacts of IFP alumni in Kenya, Nigeria, Palestine, and South Africa.

IIE Welcomes 2018 TechWomen Emerging Leaders to San Francisco Sep 17, 2018 Through TechWomen, a program that empowers emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to create positive impact in their fields and their communities, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries will visit the United States for five weeks of peer-to-peer networking and mentoring at Bay Area tech companies.

Brazilian University to Offer Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Research Sep 17, 2018 IIE will administer a fellowship program on behalf of the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR) bringing North American and European researchers to the Brazilian institution to conduct collaborative research projects in high-priority disciplines.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Marks 40th Anniversary With Alumni Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa Sep 6, 2018 The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program will celebrate 40 years of bringing international professionals to the United States to engage in study and collaborate with U.S. counterparts at “African Humphrey Voices: Building a Better Future for Our Continent,” a Pan-African alumni conference Sept. 14–16, 2018, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day event will focus on economic development and good governance and will acknowledge the legacy of the nearly 6,000 Fellows and Alumni and the communities enriched by them.

New USAID Partnership to Develop Global Research Network Aug 7, 2018 IIE will partner with USAID on the establishment of the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) at the University of Chicago’s independent research organization, NORC.

University Alliance for Refugees and At-Risk Migrants Launches at Rutgers University Jul 23, 2018 A new alliance of universities, international organizations, migrants and refugees, local government, and private sector stakeholders convened for the first time on July 23rd to share best practices and forge strong relationships to support displaced students and scholars.

IIE Announces Winners of 2018 Goldberg Prize Jun 13, 2018 IIE today awarded the 14th annual IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East to three pairs of Jewish Israelis and Muslim Arabs working to advance peace and reduce tensions in the region. This year three separate initiatives were recognized. Roie Ravitsky and Raed Badir won for their Mosaica Religious Peace Initiative. Dor Dayan and Shadi Khatib won for Middle East Peace Players Tamra/Naharia's All-Star team. Harb Amara and Dr. Nava Sonnenschein won for Change Agents: Jewish and Palestinian Professionals.

IIE Releases Intensive English Program (IEP) Data on 2017 International Student Enrollments Jun 11, 2018 Overall, 86,786 international students participated in an intensive English program (IEP) in the United States in 2017, according to recently released IIE data. IEP programs in United States are offered by higher education institutions and independent providers, and are one way for international students to initiate their education in the United States.

IIE PEER Expands Higher Education Opportunities for Displaced Students Worldwide May 16, 2018 Displaced students from Afghanistan, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen will be able to find and apply for scholarships, language learning courses, and other post-secondary educational opportunities through the IIE Platform for Education in Emergencies Response (IIE PEER) starting on Monday, May 28.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Announces 2018 Fellowship Recipients May 10, 2018 The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program, now in its fifth year, has selected 43 African Universities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to host 55 African-born scholars to build partnerships between home and host universities and address priority needs at host universities and countries. The program is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in collaboration with United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi, Kenya, which coordinates the activities of the Advisory Council.

Kazakhstani Education Leaders Participate in IIE-Hosted Talks to Create New University Partnerships Apr 23, 2018 H.E. Erlan Sagadiev, Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, and H.E. Erzhan Kazyhanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States recently joined the Institute of International Education for high level discussions with senior experts from the higher education community and representatives of the U.S. Department of State.

IIE’s Work with Refugee Students Recognized by Portuguese Government Apr 17, 2018 The Institute of International Education was awarded the title of Honorary Member of the Order of Liberty by the President of Portugal, H.E. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and the government of Portugal, in recognition of the institutions’ respective work helping displaced students worldwide access higher education and rescuing scholars at a dinner at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon, Portugal, on April 5.

State Department Announces Gilman Top Producing Institutions Apr 9, 2018 The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the inaugural list of U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in academic year 2016-2017.

Sixteen Scholars Announced for Second Fulbright Arctic Initiative Apr 3, 2018 Sixteen outstanding scholars from Arctic Council nations will engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary research over the next 18 months through the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Arctic Initiative to advance Arctic nations’ shared interest in building resilient communities and sustainable economies.

Study Abroad Matters: A New White Paper by IIE and AIFS Links Higher Education to the Workforce Mar 19, 2018 IIE today announced the publication of a new white paper examining the link between employability and study abroad. Produced in conjunction with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, the paper shows that in this globalized era, study abroad has become one of the most powerful ways to demonstrate to employers that graduates have in-demand skills for the contemporary workplace.

IIE Scholar Rescue Fund Presents Award to Canada For Its Role As A Safe Country Mar 9, 2018 At a ceremony at its New York City headquarters today, the Institute of International Education (IIE) presented Canada with an award for its leading role in the effort to save scholars from targeted persecution and conflict. Canada has worked with IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund to host 22 scholars at 12 institutions of higher education across the country to date.

WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholars Program Kick Off Event in Taiwan and South Korea Mar 8, 2018 Qualcomm will welcome award recipients of the 2018 Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech®) Qualcomm Global Scholars Program at its global offices in Seoul and Taipei on March 8 and March 12 respectively. Award recipients will meet with their Qualcomm mentors, who they will work with for the six months of the mentorship program. IIE’s WeTech initiative supports corporate partners interested in advancing educational and professional opportunities for women and girls on a global scale.

Enter the 2018 IIE Impact Story Contest! Mar 5, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking photos and stories that show the impact of the international exchange, scholarship, training, internships and other programs that it manages. The first prize winner will receive a $300 gift card, the second prize winner will receive a $200 gift card, and the third prize winner will receive a $100 gift card. Photo and story submissions will be featured on our websites, marketing materials and social media.

IAPP Concludes Higher Education Delegation to Cuba to Foster Academic Exchange Mar 5, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE) led a delegation of U.S. institutions to the biannual Congreso Universidad Cuban International Education Conference in Havana, Cuba from February 11 to 17.

Fulbright Top Producing Institutions for 2017-18 Feb 21, 2018 The U.S. Department of State has announced the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright U.S. Students (primarily recent graduates) and Fulbright U.S. Scholars (faculty, researchers and administrators) for the 2017-2018 academic year.

IIE Announces Third Round of Qualcomm Global Scholars Program Feb 16, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE) has selected 48 award recipients of the Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech®) Qualcomm Global Scholars Program. The awardees are all female students pursuing engineering, computer science, information and communication technology (ICT), or other science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related field at eligible universities in India, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Heiskell Awards 2018 Winners and Honorable Mention Backgrounder Jan 31, 2018 IIE presents the annual Andrew Heiskell Awards to recognize and honor the most outstanding international higher education initiatives that are being conducted by universities and colleges among more than 1,300 member institutions in the IIENetwork. The backgrounder provides an overview of the programs who received awards and honorable mentions. You can see full profiles of this year’s winning initiatives and all 140 programs that have been recognized since the awards’ inception 2002 on IIE’s Best Practices Resource.

IIE Announces Winners of the 2018 Andrew Heiskell Awards Jan 31, 2018 The Institute of International Education (IIE) announced the 2018 winners of the annual IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education. The awards showcase the most innovative and successful models for internationalizing the campus, study abroad, and international partnership programs.

IIE is Open for Business During U.S. Government Shutdown Jan 20, 2018 IIE’s offices will be open during the U.S. Government shutdown, and all IIE team members will conduct their normal work.

IIE Awards 50 Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants Jan 9, 2018 IIE announced the first round of Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants today. The funds will be disbursed to 50 U.S. students to participate in academic, internship or service-learning experiences abroad in 2018.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the Fulbright Foundation in Greece Receive IIE Europe Award Dec 15, 2017 IIE presented its 2017 IIE Europe Award for Excellence in International Education to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and the Fulbright Foundation in Greece for their outstanding support for IIE’s Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program. The award was created in 2011 to recognize an individual or organization for furthering the mission of IIE and impacting higher education in Europe.

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2019 Dec 4, 2017 Schwarzman Scholars, the Master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its third class. 142 Schwarzman Scholars were selected from over 4,000 applicants and were identified in partnership with IIE.

IIE Releases Third IFP Report: Leaders, Contexts, and Complexities Nov 16, 2017 Leaders, Contexts, and Complexities is the third report in a landmark 10-year study of the fellowships program. Drawing on discussions with 268 IFP alumni and other stakeholders, the report goes beneath the surface of conventional evaluation to reveal how political, economic, and social obstacles can limit opportunities to their ability to further social change.

IIE Awards 60 Grants to Students from Caribbean Nations Nov 15, 2017 The Institute of International Education (IIE) has selected 60 students from Caribbean nations to receive one-time grants through the Emergency Student Rescue Fund.

IIE Releases Open Doors 2017 Data Nov 13, 2017 According to the 2017 Open Doors® Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the number of international students in the United States increased by three percent over the prior year, and the number of American students studying abroad increased by four percent from the prior year.

Open Doors 2017 Executive Summary Nov 13, 2017 Open Doors is a comprehensive information resource on international students and scholars studying or teaching at higher education institutions in the United States, and U.S. students studying abroad for academic credit at their home colleges or universities. The research is supported by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

HIVE Program for Virtual Exchange Between Students in the U.S., Middle East and North Africa Nov 6, 2017 Under the Stevens Initiative, IIE’s Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange (HIVE) program will use virtual exchange technology to form peer-to-peer relationships between university students in Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, the West Bank, and the United States who are enrolled in a diverse range of courses focused on science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM).

IIE Delegation Explores Academic Partnerships with Sudanese Educational Institutions Nov 1, 2017 On October 22-26, an IIE delegation went to Sudan to explore the potential for partnerships between U.S. and Sudanese higher education institutions at a critical point in the bilateral relationship when Sudan is opening up due to the recent lifting of longstanding sanctions.

IIE Announces Martin Kriesberg Fellowship Oct 25, 2017 The Institute of International Education has announced a new Fellowship in honor and memory of the life and public service of international development pioneer Martin Kriesberg, to fund graduate education to help U.S. Fulbright alumni to build their skills to enter and succeed in public service careers.

Emergency Student Fund Announced for Citizens of Caribbean Nations Oct 18, 2017 The Institute of International Education (IIE) is issuing a call to U.S. campuses to nominate for emergency support up to 5 enrolled degree-seeking students who are citizens of Caribbean nations facing major financial difficulty as a result of the recent devastating hurricanes.

IIE Honors Santander US and Vartan Gregorian Oct 16, 2017 At the Institute of International Education's Gala on October 16 at The Pierre in New York City, more than 300 business, education, government, foundation and policy leaders joined IIE to recognize Santander US for its role in providing educational opportunities to students with financial need, and to pay tribute to Vartan Gregorian, president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, for his lifelong commitment to philanthropy and education.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Announces New Call for Applications and Innovations Oct 10, 2017 Universities in Africa and African-born academics in the United States and Canada can now apply for funding to take part in joint projects as part of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP)

Distinguished Humphrey Leadership Program Brings Leaders To U.S. Oct 5, 2017 Nine senior professionals from 9 countries recently completed a three-week program in the United States as recipients of the Distinguished Humphrey Leadership Award.

IIE Award Recognizes Fulbright Colombia and ICETEX Oct 3, 2017 The Generation Study Abroad award recognizes the outstanding contributions that they have made toward making study abroad opportunities in Colombia more accessible to students from the U.S.

IIE Study Shows That Studying Abroad Has a Direct Impact on Skills Needed for Career Success Oct 2, 2017 The study shows that studying abroad for longer periods of time has a high impact on subsequent job offers and career advancement as well as the development of foreign language and communication skills.

Winners of the 2017 Generation Study Abroad Video Voices Challenge Oct 1, 2017 Congratulations to Zac Wierschem and Shardae White, winners of the 2017 IIE and New York Times in Education Generation Study Abroad Video Contest!

Welcome Vivek Mansukhani New Head of IIE India Sep 27, 2017 Summary information for 2017-09-28 Welcome Vivek Mansukhani New Head of IIE India

Scholar Rescue Fund Fellows Begin New Semester Sep 21, 2017 As the new academic year begins, IIE-SRF celebrates the courageous and talented IIE-SRF fellows who are pursuing their academic work at host institutions across the globe.

WeTech and Juniper Networks Scholarship and Internship Application Now Open Sep 21, 2017 Four scholarships in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to female university students at participating universities for the 2017-2018 school year.

2017 International Enrollment Hot Topics Survey Sep 19, 2017 IIE, in partnership with a group of higher education associations, is jointly surveying its members/member institutions to gather data regarding trends on U.S. campuses from the Fall 2017.

Leading Bay Area Tech Companies Host Emerging Women in STEM from 20 Countries Sep 18, 2017 This month, TechWomen participants will take part in an intensive program of mentoring and professional exchange at 30 leading tech companies in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley.

Launch of IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants Sep 14, 2017 With support from generous donors and Santander Bank, IIE will make funds available for U.S. students to help them participate in academic, internship or service-learning experiences abroad.

IIE's Generation Study Abroad wins Championing Diversity Award Sep 13, 2017 The Award was one of twelve celebrated at the international education industry’s first ever PIEoneer Awards on Friday September 8 in London, England.

Fall 2017 Issue of the IIENetworkerMagazine Sep 11, 2017 Coming to America: Navigating International Education in These Uncertain Times

Nominate Your Program for the IIE Heiskell Award Sep 10, 2017 IIE's Heiskell Awards showcase the most innovative and successful models for internationalization of campuses, study abroad, and international partnership programs in practice today. Apply by October 13, 2017.

The Role of Higher Education in Fostering Civic Values Aug 24, 2017 Jonathan Lembright, Head of IIE's Southeast Asia Office, and IIE Director Jessica Loh published an article in the Handbook on Internationalisation of Higher Education on the role of higher education in fostering civic values and global citizens.

Women's Enterprise for Sustainability Opens WES-Up Application Aug 13, 2017 Applications open for new cohort of WES-Up, a competitive accelerator and business growth initiative for Tunisian women entrepreneurs

More International Students Seeking U.S. High School Diplomas Aug 7, 2017 New research shows that the number of international students who come to the United States for high school has more than tripled between 2004 and 2016 to nearly 82,000. California, New York and Texas are the top host states.

Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program Selects 30 Fellows Jul 18, 2017 This summer, thirty Greek- and Cypriot-born scholars hailing from a cross-section of twenty-eight prominent United States and Canadian universities are traveling to Greece to conduct academic projects with their peers at Greek universities as part of the Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program.

Fulbright Arctic Initiative Accepting Applications Jul 10, 2017 Scholars from the Arctic Council Countries are invited to apply for the Fulbright Arctic Initiative. This 18-month research program will expand collaborative networks and address shared priorities.

IIE Survey of College Admissions Jul 6, 2017 An IIE study of admissions officers concludes that international students are still interested in attending higher education institutions in the United States despite the current environment.

IIE Announces Winners of 2017 Goldberg Prize Jun 27, 2017 IIE presented Sarah Stone and Montaser Amro, Co-Directors of the new Pathways to Peace Program at Kids4Peace, with the 2017 IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East

Scholar Rescue Fund Partnership with Finnish Government Jun 19, 2017 IIE-SRF announced a new partnership with a Finnish government agency to provide safe places in Finland for Iraqi and Syrian threatened scholars.

Carnegie Program Connects Universities with Diaspora Scholars May 11, 2017 46 scholars were selected for collaborative work at African universities; Fields include health, environment, women’s leadership, and finance

IIE's HER Program Releases New Impact Report May 11, 2017 With less than 4% of Ethiopian girls staying in school through 11th grade and even fewer going on to higher education, there is a serious gender gap in Ethiopia. Two new reports from IIE suggest highly effective ways to change this trajectory.

IIE, Juniper Networks Select Scholarship Winners Apr 11, 2017 Fourteen outstanding students in India, U.K., and U.S. have been selected for the 2017 WeTech Scholarships & Internships for University Women in STEM

Take The Study Abroad Survey Apr 10, 2017 Did study abroad help you to get a job? Share your perspective in the new survey, brought to you by IIE’s Generation Study Abroad.

Introducing IIE's Brand New Voice Apr 3, 2017 As IIE approaches our Centennial, we have updated our identity to reflect the many ways we have evolved and expanded our work over the years.

Introducing WeTech Goldman Sachs Scholars Mar 27, 2017 Goldman Sachs Marks Women’s History Month by Preparing Young Women to Succeed in Global Careers

Persecuted Scholars Placed at German Universities Mar 15, 2017 New fund provides fellowships for persecuted Syrian and Iranian scholars at universities in Germany.

Introducing the IIE Platform for Education in Emergencies Response Mar 8, 2017 New clearinghouse connects displaced students with opportunities to continue their education.

IFP Impacts in Asia Report Released Mar 7, 2017 IIE released the second report in a 10-year study to analyze the impact of the Ford Foundation's International Fellowships Program (IFP).

Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students Feb 21, 2017 The Fulbright Program Announces Top Producing Institutions of U.S. Student and Scholar Fulbright Grants.

TechWomen Delegation Trips to Kenya, Kyrgyzstan Feb 14, 2017 TechWomen mentors from Silicon Valley companies visit Kenya and Kyrgyzstan to encourage girls to pursue STEM careers

New State Department and Airbnb Study Abroad Partnership Jan 31, 2017 Nine Gilman scholars were sponsored by Airbnb to study China this academic year.

WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholars Program Celebration in South Korea & Taiwan Jan 26, 2017 More than 25 female university students in South Korea and Taiwan selected as WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholars.

IIE Announces Winners of the 2017 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education Jan 23, 2017 Eight campuses recognized for outstanding international initiatives. IIE will present awards at Best Practices Conference.

First Cohort Selected for Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program Dec 14, 2016 Twenty-one Greek-Born academics at US and Canadian universities will collaborate with twelve universities in Greece

IIE Europe Announces Award for Excellence Dec 4, 2016 The Institute of International Education's European Office is pleased to award the 2015 IIE Europe Award for Excellence to Robert A. Stanley.

IIE Elects Three Outstanding Leaders to Board of Trustees Nov 30, 2016 IIE has elected Maxmillian Angerholzer III, Calvin G. Butler Jr., and Colleen Goggins to three-year terms as Trustees.

DAAD Awarded IIE Europe Award for Excellence Nov 23, 2016 IIE recognized DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, for their accomplishments in internationalizing higher education.

In Memory of Ruth Gruber Nov 22, 2016 IIE mourns the passing of Ruth Gruber, whose rescue of 1,000 WWII refugees helped to inspire IIE's Scholar Rescue Fund.

IIE Releases Open Doors 2016 Data Nov 14, 2016 More than 1 million international students in the U.S. for the first time; study abroad continues to grow.

Open Doors 2016 Executive Summary Nov 14, 2016 More than 1 million international students in the U.S. for the first time; study abroad continues to grow.

Statement from IIE President Nov 9, 2016 As International Education Week begins, we remember that every week is about international education - and our work is needed now more than ever.

IIE Offers Scholarships for Syrian Students Nov 7, 2016 IIE will match qualified Syrian undergraduate and graduate students with academic programs at select U.S. higher education institutions.

Campaign Helps Colleges Boost Study Abroad Participation Oct 24, 2016 Twelve U.S. higher education institutions were recognized for meeting or exceeded their pledges to boost study abroad participation.

Applications Open for Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowships Oct 11, 2016 The 5th round of Carnegie Fellowships will enable 52 African-born Scholars conduct collaborative projects with African Universities.

Alcoa Foundation Global Internship Program Oct 7, 2016 500 students in eight communities across the globe received paid internships to find gainful employment.

Fellowship Program Supports Central American Leaders Oct 4, 2016 Seattle International Foundation (SIF) renews partnership with IIE to manage a prestigious leadership development program in Latin America

IIE Gala 2016 Sep 29, 2016 IIE Presents Corporate Leadership Award to Qualcomm; Celebrates Fulbright 70th Anniversary; Highlights Education in Crisis

IIE, IOHE to Expand Academic Collaboration Sep 28, 2016 The Institute of International Education is now an associated member of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE).

New Philanthropy Will Support Universal Education Sep 22, 2016 The Catalyst Trust will join with the Institute of International Education to create PEER - the Platform for Education in Emergencies Response

WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholars Program Expands to South Korea & Taiwan Sep 21, 2016 Female university students in South Korea and Taiwan may now apply to become a WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholar.

IIE, Qualcomm Celebrate Global Scholars Program Year 1 Sep 19, 2016 IIE and Qualcomm will celebrate Year 1 of the WeTech Qualcomm Global Scholars Program in Beijing on September 22.

Jusoor, IIE Launch Scholarships for Syrian University Women Sep 14, 2016 Jusoor and IIE launched a scholarship for female university students who face financial and educational need due to the on-going Syrian crisis.

TechWomen Empowers International Women Leaders Sep 8, 2016 Leading Bay Area and Silicon Valley companies to host technology program for emerging women leaders from 19 countries.

IIE's WeTech Afterschool Program to Hold Graduation Pitch Event Aug 16, 2016 Students will compete in the Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech) Graduation Pitch Event in Bengaluru, India, on August 20th.

Six Foreign Fulbright Students join 2016 Millennial Trains Project Aug 5, 2016 Six U.S. State Department sponsored Foreign Fulbright Students join young American entrepreneurs on cross-country train journey

IIE Elects Cathy Martine and Mahboob Mahmood to its Board of Trustees Jul 19, 2016 Executives from the telecommunications and education technology industries joined IIE's Board of Trustees.

Qualcomm, IIE Expand Summer Program to Build K-12 Pipeline of Girls in Tech Jul 12, 2016 Thirty middle school girls will graduate from Qcamp for Girls in STEM, developed and implemented by Qualcomm Incorporated and IIE.

IIE to Participate in Coursera for Refugees Jun 20, 2016 IIE will connect refugee students with online courses through Coursera's new program

Winners of WeTech Scholarships & Internships Announced Jun 9, 2016 Four U.S. university women studying STEM will receive Scholarships and Internships through the Women Enhancing Technology program.

IIE Awards 2016 Victor J. Goldberg Prize Winners Jun 2, 2016 Sarah Perle Benazera and Ohood Murqaten, Co-Chairs of the YaLa Young Leaders Core Leadership Group, received the 2016 IIE Goldberg Prize.

IIE Receives Innovation in Philanthropy Award Jun 2, 2016 IIE received the Go Abroad Foundation's Innovation in Philanthropy award for the IIE Emergency Student Fund and Scholar Rescue Fund.

French Embassy provides study abroad scholarship funding May 25, 2016 The Embassy of France will support new scholarships for U.S. students who wish to study in France.

HER Program Evaluation Report May 18, 2016 IIE released a new report to evaluate the Higher Education Readiness (HER) pilot program for girls in Ethiopia.

IIE Scholarships Help Diversify Study Abroad May 18, 2016 IIE's Generation Study Abroad initiative will have supported close to 300 underrepresented high school and college students.

15,000+ U.S. College Students Pledge to #GoStudyAbroad May 5, 2016 Generation Study Abroad's first alumni-to-student engagement campaign reached nearly 4 million people online.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellows Selected May 3, 2016 The 4th round of Fellowships will bring 59 African-born scholars currently based in the U.S. and Canada together with host universities in Africa.

First Report Released in IFP Alumni Tracking Study Apr 27, 2016 IIE releases the first report in a 10-year study to analyze the impact of Ford Foundation International Fellowships program.

New IIE International Student Guide Apr 18, 2016 Preparing to Study in the USA helps international students understand and thrive on American campuses

Announcing $1M Donation in Honor of Beau Biden Apr 8, 2016 The chairman of IIE's Scholar Rescue Fund announced a $1 million gift in honor of Beau Biden, the former Attorney General of Delaware.

IIE Awards 91 Grants to Syrian & Yemeni Students Apr 7, 2016 IIE awards U.S.-based Syrian and Yemeni students who face urgent financial need due to the on-going crises in their home countries.

IIE Releases Non-Credit Education Abroad Report Mar 30, 2016 U.S. college students are pursuing a broader range of international educational activities despite not receiving academic credit for them

IIE DAAD Advancing Academic Partnerships Book Mar 11, 2016 IIE and DAAD publish a global guide on how to build and advance strategic institutional partnerships.

Niarchos Foundation Awards $1.25M to IIE to Launch Fellowship Mar 3, 2016 40 Greek-Born Academics at US and Canadian Universities Will Collaborate With Universities in Greece

EducationUSA Institutes Promote International Collaboration Mar 1, 2016 Program will Promote International Collaboration in Higher Education

IIE Awards $50,000 to Teachers to Globalize Classrooms Mar 1, 2016 IIE's Generation Study Abroad asks teachers to prepare their students to be global citizens and to inspire and encourage them to study abroad.

IIE, AASCU Explore Cuba-U.S. Academic Collaborations Feb 29, 2016 Co-Sponsored First U.S. Higher Education Delegation to 10th International Congress of Higher Education

Top Producing Fulbright Students and Scholars Feb 22, 2016 The Fulbright Program Announces Top Producing Institutions of U.S. Student and Scholar Fulbright Grants.

IIE Urges People to Inspire Students to #GoStudyAbroad Feb 16, 2016 New nationwide campaign asks everyone who has ever studied abroad to encourage college students to study abroad by the time they graduate

IIE's WeTech Consortium Launches 2016 Afterschool Program Feb 8, 2016 Ninety talented middle and high schools girls were matched with mentors from Goldman Sachs and Qualcomm at a January 23rd event in Bangalore.

Connecting International Education to the Global Workforce Feb 2, 2016 Invites alumni of IIE-managed programs to join GPS's network to connect with globally-minded employers by registering through a dedicated portal.

Emergency Student Fund Assists Syrian and Yemeni Students Feb 2, 2016 Grants from IIE's Emergency Student Fund will help students with urgent financial needs to continue their studies in the U.S.

IIE Announces Winners of the 2016 Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education Jan 26, 2016 Nine campuses recognized for outstanding international initiatives. IIE will present awards at Best Practices Conference.

IIE Joins Diplomatic Courier as a Thought Partner Jan 11, 2016 Joins Data Gurus, Innovators, Educators, and Industry Leaders to discuss The World in 2050

Schwarzman Scholars Announces Inaugural Class Jan 11, 2016 Schwarzman Scholars, the Master's degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, today announced its inaugural class.

IIE Relaunches Freeman-ASIA Program Jan 6, 2016 $2 Million Freeman Foundation Grant will Help 400 American Undergraduates Study in Asia.

Open Doors 2015 Report Nov 16, 2015 International students in the U.S. up ten percent. Study abroad by American students picks up momentum.

IIE Launches Online Application for the Artist Protection Fund Nov 11, 2015 Threatened artists around the world can now apply online to the Artist Protection Fund for fellowship support.

IIE Announces Call for Applications for Ph.D. in China Fellowships Nov 4, 2015 U.S.-based graduate students may apply to the Confucius China Studies Program Fellowships until February 15, 2016.

IIE Delegation to Cuba Explores Educational Partnership Opportunities Nov 4, 2015 Twelve U.S. university representatives visited Cuba to explore potential partnership opportunities through IIE's Cuba Higher Education Initiative.

IIE to Lead Historic U.S. Higher Education Delegation to Cuba Oct 20, 2015 Twelve U.S. university representatives will visit Cuba to explore potential partnership opportunities through IIE's Cuba Higher Education Initiative.

Bay Area Companies Mentor Emerging Women Tech Leaders Oct 14, 2015 Tech companies in the Bay Area host nearly 100 women tech leaders from Africa, Asia and Middle East for networking and mentoring program.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Announces Call for Applications Oct 13, 2015 African universities and African-born academics in U.S. and Canada apply to take part in joint projects with Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.

IIE Announces Impact of Generation Study Abroad Oct 1, 2015 More than 600 commitment partners have pledged to expand study abroad opportunities.

Guía Para Padres Sobre Estudios en el Extranjero Sep 14, 2015 A Parent Guide to Study Abroad is now available in Spanish, to encourage more students from Spanish -speaking families to consider study abroad.

Malaysian Students Sep 2, 2015 U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to support advising and placement for MARA Scholars

QCamp for Girls in STEM Aug 10, 2015 Qualcomm and WeTech inspire and empower girls toward STEM careers

La SIF y El IIE Lanzan Un Nuevo Programa Para Líderes Jul 29, 2015 Seattle International Foundation (SIF) partners with IIE to create a prestigious new leadership development program to support leaders in Latin America.

New Program Supports Central American Leaders Jul 29, 2015 Seattle International Foundation (SIF) partners with IIE to create a prestigious new leadership development program in Latin America

Second EducationUSA Leadership Institutes Promote International Collaboration Jul 27, 2015 College and university administrators participate in the second round of the EducationUSA Leadership Institutes

Universities urged to support York Accord Jul 20, 2015 Universities and colleges around the world urged to support the York Accord to protect and rebuild higher education caught up in conflict

IIE’s WeTech Hosts Graduation Pitch Event in Bangalore Jul 17, 2015 Teenage girls in India will celebrate their achievements in technology, entrepreneurship and innovation at the WeTech Graduation Pitch Event in Bangalore.

HER Program Graduates 100 Ethiopian Girls Jun 27, 2015 HER program enables first cohort of 100 Ethiopian girls to finish high school and attend university

IIE Awards 2015 Victor J. Goldberg Prize Winners Jun 22, 2015 Yehuda Stolov and Salah Aladdin, two leaders of The Interfaith Encounter Association, received the 2015 IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize.

IIE Leads Historic U.S. University Delegation to Iran Jun 18, 2015 IIE leads historic U.S. Higher Education Delegation to Iran to expand and re-build educational and scientific dialogue between the two countries

IIE Passport Awards 2015 Jun 15, 2015 Thirteen high school juniors from five cities across the U.S. were awarded the IIE Passport Awards for Study Abroad.

IIE Awards 165 Grants to Nepalese Students Jun 12, 2015 IIE awards 165 grants to Nepalese students at 122 U.S. college and university campuses who face urgent financial after the earthquake.

IIE’s WeTech sends to World Pitch Event in San Francisco Jun 4, 2015 Two teams from WeTech's India Afterschool Program in Bengaluru have been selected as 2015 Technovation finalists.

IIE and Juniper Networks announce WeTech Scholarships Jun 2, 2015 IIE's WeTech and Juniper Network announce the inaugural Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech) Scholarship and Internship for Women in STEM programs

IIE Announces New Pilot Program to Assist Threatened Artists May 26, 2015 The new Artist Protection Fund (APF) is a three year pilot program supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

U.S. and UK Governments Create 14 University Partnerships May 22, 2015 Fourteen new multilateral university partnerships have been created by the Global Innovation Initiative, a program funded by the U.S. and UK governments to foster multilateral research collaboration with higher education institutions in Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.

Six Foreign Fulbright Students join 2015 Millennial Trains Project May 20, 2015 Six U.S. State Department sponsored Foreign Fulbright Students join Millennial Train Project

New IIE Generation Study Abroad Scholarships May 19, 2015 IIE announces a first round of Generation Study Abroad Scholarships to 160 students at 26 commitment partner colleges.

US and Iran Academic Partnership Workshop May 12, 2015 IIE and the University at Albany convene a workshop to facilitate groundbreaking higher education dialogue between the US and Iran

A Parent Guide to Study Abroad May 8, 2015 IIE has released a new guide detailing how parents can help maximize educational study abroad experiences.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship May 5, 2015 The 3rd round of Fellowships will bring 17 African-born scholars currently based in the U.S. and Canada together with host universities in Africa.

Generation Study Abroad Voices Video Challenge May 5, 2015 IIE, in partnership with The New York Times in Education, calls for digital stories from study abroad alumni. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize.

IIE Leads Higher education delegation to Norway May 4, 2015 U.S. and Norwegian educators are planning innovative partnerships and activities following a visit last week to Norway.

Asia: The Next Higher Education Superpower? Mar 11, 2015 IIE and AIFS produce a new book that critically examines the trends driving higher education policies in Asia.

STA Travel Joins Generation Study Abroad Mar 5, 2015 IIE is pleased to announce STA Travel as the official travel provider of the Generation Study Abroad initiative.

IIE Names New Mexico City Director Mar 4, 2015 Philippa Nuttall has been named the new IIE Mexico City Director.

IIE Names New East Asia Director Feb 23, 2015 Paul Turner named IIE East Asia Regional Director and will oversea both the Beijing and Hong Kong offices.

Top Producing Fulbright Students and Scholars Feb 12, 2015 The Fulbright Program Announces Top Producing Institutions of U.S. Student and Scholar Fulbright Grants.

Education in Ireland Joins Generation Study Abroad Feb 11, 2015 Education in Ireland joins IIE's Generation Study Abroad Initiative as a Lead Signature Partner, committing $100,000 for incentive grants.

First EducationUSA Leadership Institutes Promote International Collaboration Feb 9, 2015 College and university administrators participate in the inaugural round of the EducationUSA Leadership Institutes

IIE Calls on Teachers to Take Action to Inspire Students to Study Abroad Feb 5, 2015 IIE's Generation Study Abroad asks teachers to prepare their students to be global citizens and to inspire and encourage them to study abroad.

IIE Announces Winners of the 2015 Heiskell Awards Jan 26, 2015 Thirteen campuses across the U.S., Ethiopia, South Korea and Russia recognized for innovation in international education.

WES announces the launch of five new Centers for Women’s Business Development Jan 21, 2015 The Women's Enterprise for Sustainability announces the launch of five new Centers for Women's Business Development in Beja, Bizerte, El Kef, Touzeur and Tataouine.

IIE’s WeTech Launches 2015 Afterschool Program Jan 16, 2015 Mentors from Goldman Sachs and Qualcomm Incorporated will provide training in technology and business to 60 girls from Bangalore.

Emergency Student Fund Assists Syrian Students Dec 19, 2014 IIE's Emergency Student Fund awards grants to 43 Syrian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities

IIE Names Representative in Brazil Dec 16, 2014 Vera Galante, former senior cultural affairs specialist and Fulbright liaison in Brasilia named IIE's education representative

IIE Europe Announces Award for Excellence Dec 11, 2014 The Institute of International Education's European Office is pleased to award the 2014 IIE Europe Award for Excellence to James Hensley.

WeTech Awards Second Round of Seed Grants Dec 11, 2014 Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech) partners with Google to make seed grants to organizations in Africa

ConocoPhillips 2015 China Environmental Stewardship Award Nov 25, 2014 ConocoPhillips and the Institute of International Education Launch the 2015 China Environmental Stewardship Award

IIE's Generation Study Abroad Initiative Announces 142 New Partners Nov 17, 2014 IIE has announced that 142 new partners have joined as part of a third round of commitments, bringing the total to 450 partners.

Open Doors 2014 Report Nov 17, 2014 Report finds the number of international students at colleges and universities in the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad are at all time highs.

The 5th Annual WISE Program Nov 13, 2014 The Qatar Foundation's fourth annual workshop supports new higher education leaders from 17 developing countries.

New Carnegie African Diaspora Fellows Nov 11, 2014 Sixty Fellows will travel to African host campuses to collaborate on projects designed to foster collaboration and build capacity.

SUNY Joins Generation Study Abroad Oct 29, 2014 Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher calls for 25 percent increase in study abroad participation by students across SUNY between now and 2020.

More Than 400 U.S. Companies Host Interns from Brazil as Part of Scientific Mobility Program Oct 1, 2014 More than 400 U.S. companies hosted internships this summer for students as part of the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program