Announcements

IIE’s Response to Afghan Suspension of Women’s Access to Higher Education

Dec 22, 2022

IIE is pursuing every avenue to expedite aid to Afghan women and girls banned from accessing higher education.

U.S. Colleges and Universities See Strong Rebounds in International Student Enrollments

Nov 13, 2022

The Open Doors® 2022 Report on International Educational Exchange reveals an 80 percent increase in new international student enrollments in the 2021/2022 academic year

First International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece Visit Strengthens U.S. – Greek Higher Education Collaboration

Nov 8, 2022

54 Greek and U.S. higher education institutions come together as part of the first in-person visitation to Greece through the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece

Landmark Qatar Afghan Scholarship Project (QASP) Launches

Sep 20, 2022

Qatar Afghan Scholarship Project (QASP) students are Afghan refugees continuing their undergraduate or graduate education on full scholarships at U.S. colleges and universities.

Advancing Our Mission: IIE Annual Report

Sep 5, 2022

IIE launched nearly a dozen new programs and continued to manage life-changing programs amidst a pandemic in 2021.

IIE Awards the Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace to founders of Sinsila Center for Urban Sustainability and Faz3a Campaign

Jun 30, 2022

Community-building projects that produce sustainable honey and protect the olive harvest are bringing Israelis and Palestinians together to empower women, create economic stability, and advance non-violent solutions

HONEY AND HOPE: A Sinsila Center Campaign

Jun 29, 2022

Sony Music Group Launches First Official Global Scholars Program For 2022-2023 Academic Year

Jun 28, 2022

Sony Music Group (SMG) today announced the Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to provide scholarships for students around the world enrolled in a wide range of leading music and music business-related fields of study at accredited colleges and universities.

Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Announces Partnership with the Association of African Universities and Selects New Fellows

Jun 26, 2022

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) announces the award of 56 fellowships to individuals and institutions to take part in joint academic projects with resident institutions in Africa.

IIE Contributes to AAC&U Journal

Jun 23, 2022

“Liberal Education” journal article explores U.S. institutions’ role in supporting threatened and displaced scholars and students through IIE programs.

Announcing the 2022 IIE Heiskell Awardees

Apr 28, 2022

IIE is excited to celebrate the winners of the 2022 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education.

IIE American Passport Program Awardees

Apr 20, 2022

Announcing the second cohort of IIE American Passport Project Awardees.

IIE Statement on the War in Ukraine

Feb 25, 2022

We are saddened to witness the violence occurring across Ukraine and join the world in mourning those affected.

Announcing the 2021-22 IIE Centennial Fellows

Dec 13, 2021

The Centennial Fellows will focus their year-long projects on increasing access, equity, & empowerment for marginalized communities.

IIE Recognized with a 2021 Gold MarCom Award

Dec 9, 2021

IIE has been recognized with a 2021 Gold Marcom Award for its Spring 2021 issue of the IIENetworker.

U.S. Colleges and Universities Remain Top Choice for International Students

Nov 15, 2021

The 2021 Open Doors Report reveals that international students studied at higher education institutions across all U.S. states and territories, welcoming more than 914,000 students for academic study during the 2020/21 academic year.

U.S. Higher Education Community Calls for a Return to Pre-COVID 19 Int’l Student Enrollment Numbers & a National Strategy of Federal Actions and Policies

Nov 15, 2021

U.S. Higher Education Community Calls for a Return to Pre-COVID 19 International Student Enrollment Numbers and a National Strategy of Federal Actions and Policies to Increase International Student Enrollment.

Institute of International Education Wins 2021 Infosec Inspire Security Awareness Award

Oct 27, 2021

Leading cybersecurity education company Infosec awards IIE with 2021 Engagement Award for creating one of the most advanced security awareness and anti-phishing programs across the nation.

IIE Convenes Hybrid International Education Leadership Summit

Oct 25, 2021

IIE convened nine countries and their key international education organizations in a hybrid summit this week focused on “What’s Ahead: Building a More Equitable, Sustainable, Peaceful World through International Exchange in a Post-Pandemic World.”

IIE and ETS Collaborate in the United States on English Language Assessment

Oct 21, 2021

IIE Names Sarah Ilchman, Jason Czyz as Co-Presidents, Courtney Temple as EVP

Oct 20, 2021

Kalpen Trivedi Honored as Senior International Officer of the Year

Oct 19, 2021

Announcing IIE’s 2021 Senior International Officer, Dr. Kalpen Trivedi of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Remembering Colin Powell

Oct 18, 2021

General Colin Powell’s passion for service always shined through, especially when he met with international students.

IIE Awards Scholarships to American University of Afghanistan Students

Sep 14, 2021

Ten former American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) students will receive scholarships to safely reconnect to their studies at a college campus abroad.

IIE Launches New Global Workforce Pathways Project

Sep 9, 2021

Institute of International Education (IIE) receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of International and Foreign Language Education, for a study on the employability and professional outcomes of Title VI National Resource Center graduates.

Afghanistan Crisis Response

Aug 17, 2021

As the deeply troubling humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan unfolds, we are committed to using our 100+ years of experience to do everything we can to assist Afghanistan’s Higher Ed students & scholars who are under threat.

New Podcast Series “Between Two Worlds” Offers a Glimpse Into the Lives of IFP Alumni Fighting for Justice Around the Globe

Jun 24, 2021

The 4-episode podcast explores the lasting impact Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) alumni are having around the world.

IIE Survey: Universities Indicate Optimism, Confidence on International Educational Exchange

Jun 10, 2021

Announcing IIE-SRF Europe!

Jun 9, 2021

The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is delighted to announce the opening of IIE-SRF Europe! Scheduled to open in the autumn of 2021, the office will be located in Brussels, Belgium.

IIE Announces Donation Match to Help More Students Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis

May 12, 2021

Announcing the release of To Rescue Scholars is to Rescue the Future: An Impact Study of the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (2002-2020)

Apr 23, 2021

IIE is delighted to announce the release of a new study – made possible through the generous support of IIE Chairman Emeritus and IIE-SRF co-founder Dr. Henry Kaufman – that documents the impacts and achievements of IIE-SRF’s alumni on their home countries, host communities, and academic disciplines.

Remembering Vartan Gregorian

Apr 19, 2021

IIE commemorates its former trustee and longtime friend.

Nina Smith Joins IIE

Apr 12, 2021

IIE welcomes Chief Philanthropy Officer Nina Smith.

Institute of International Education Receives Stevens Initiative Funding for Program to Virtually Connect Young People Around the World

Apr 7, 2021

Grantees will bring together thousands of young people from the U.S. and MENA for opportunities to engage through virtual exchange.

Twenty-seven Malawians Receive Scholarships and Awards From the Institute of International Education

Mar 23, 2021

Scholars and fellows to further education in various fields with the goal of contributing towards transforming Malawi’s agricultural sector.

The National Academy for International Education Inducts Inaugural Class of Members

Mar 22, 2021

From our Executive Leadership Team

Mar 18, 2021

A message from the IIE Executive Leadership Team on recent events.

Emergence: The 2021 IIE PEER Forum

Mar 1, 2021

The IIE PEER team is pleased to invite you to our second high-level forum discussing the future of higher education in emergencies.

IIE to Administer New One-Time China–U.S. Scholars Program

Feb 2, 2021

The China-U.S. Scholars Program will support 48 Chinese and American faculty and students in the arts, humanities and social sciences with opportunities to conduct research, study or teach abroad in the U.S. or China in the 2021-22 academic year.

IIE Names Mark Angelson as New Chair

Jan 25, 2021

Former Chicago Deputy Mayor Mark A. Angelson is the Chair of IIE’s Board of Trustees. Calvin Butler and Thomas Russo join Maria Cattaui as Vice Chairs.

IIE Earns Great Place to Work Certification

Dec 14, 2020

Institute of International Education earns Great Place to Work Certification for its mission-driven and flexible workplace culture.

Dickinson College, IIE Hold Third Session of In Demand Equity Workshop

Dec 4, 2020

By popular demand, IIE is partnering with IIENetwork member Dickinson College on a third workshop focused on inclusivity and intercultural competency. The workshop will be March 25 to 26, with a discount offered to IIENetwork members.

United States Hosts Over 1 Million International Students for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Nov 16, 2020

The 2020 Open Doors® Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, reveals that for the fifth consecutive year the United States hosted more than one million international students (1,075,496) during the 2019/2020 academic year.

New Publication, “A Beacon of Hope: IIE’s First 100 Years of Scholar Rescue”

Oct 1, 2020

“A Beacon of Hope: IIE’s First 100 Years of Scholar Rescue” commemorates IIE’s history of supporting threatened and displaced scholars.

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.