Office of Global Education
International Student Enrollment Up for Third Consecutive Year
¾ÛÉ«¸ó is celebrating a 17.7% increase in international student enrollment this year, due in large part to increases in international graduate student admissions.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s American Academy Graduates Its First Brazilian Student
Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges
TEFL Student Gains Experience in Murcia, Spain
G Clingman is a third-year ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Student double majoring in English and Spanish while also working toward their Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate. Though they have been studying at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s main campus for the last two years, G is swapping Acorn Alley and the Esplanade for the historical streets of Murcia, Spain.
Architecture Student Transitions to Life Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Emily Hovest is a third-year student studying architecture at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Florence Center for the Spring semester. It was always her desired destination, especially since the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó architecture program encourages students to study abroad their junior year.
Both On Campus and Abroad, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Wins at International Education
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
¾ÛÉ«¸ó is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes ¾ÛÉ«¸ó for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
Meeting the Moment: How The American Academy Kept Students on Track in Brazil During COVID-19
Behind the scenes last spring, American Academy faculty and staff worked swiftly and efficiently to convert the program to remote learning.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Emphasizes Commitment to Its International Students During Town Hall Meeting
We are here to help. That was one of the main messages international students at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó heard during a held July 9 to help answer questions and share the university’s response to a recent announcement by the federal government regarding Fall 2020 international student enrollment requirements.
Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition
A team of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.