Forty-five IIENetwork Institutions were awarded the IIE American Passport Project Grant—a key initiative under the IIE Center for International Opportunities. The IIE American Passport Project advances IIE’s long-standing mission to promote international education and exchange, so that all students can gain the academic and career benefits of international experiences. Through the IIE American Passport Project, IIE aims to grant 10,000 U.S. students their passports by the end of this decade.
The IIE Center for International Opportunities aims to enrich and expand international education, exchange, and opportunity for all by providing expertise on education and skills development and leveraging thought leadership. Through dialogue and action and with a global lens, the Center leverages programs and partnerships across multiple sectors and a range of institutions; cultivates global learning to support the engagement and understanding of individuals and communities; and expands educational opportunities for all to maximize student potential and employability. Learn more at iie.org/CIO.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the leader in designing and implementing international education strategies and program services. The Institute works with governments, policymakers, educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world. With support from donors, we also create initiatives that assist students, scholars, and artists whose lives and work are threatened; expand teaching and learning across cultures; and provide life-changing opportunities. A not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,600 higher education partners. Visit iie.org.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.
