Zama Coursen-Neff shares her experience and the work of her organization, Human Rights Watch, working with the children in conflict-torn countries.
Professional development doesn’t just help individual employees. Investment in growth and learning opportunities pays dividends for an institution’s international office, campus internationalization goals, and the field of international education.
Growing up in postwar France, General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.), saw firsthand the effects of U.S. diplomatic efforts. Here, he talks about the importance of international education in advancing global diplomacy, civility, and national security.
Australia’s international student enrollment numbers have more than tripled since 2000, catapulting the country into its place as the third most popular study destination in the world.
The recent restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba has inspired a flurry of interest in establishing academic partnerships with institutions of higher education in Cuba.
For many international students, adapting to a new culture and an unfamiliar educational system can be overwhelming. That can make them vulnerable to engaging in academic misconduct—sometimes intentionally, and many times unknowingly.
There is a growing effort among schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to make sure the students who do go abroad better reflect the nation’s college campuses.
The historical and cultural connections between countries in the Atlantic world continue to affect partnerships, student mobility patterns, and study abroad participation.
As a cascade of armed conflict creates millions of refugees, higher education leaders are working to serve those most in need.