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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The grant also includes scholarships – covering tuition, education-related fees, a health insurance reimbursement allowance, and a professional development allowance – for students to enroll in any of three master’s programs offered by UAB’s computer science department. 32 students will be selected over five years.

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New Program: Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea!

AIFS Abroad

This program includes: Up to 15 credits On-campus housing Cultural and social activities 24/7 emergency support Comprehensive insurance package Excursions and day trips On-site support staff Personal and professional development Carbon offsetting for flights to-and-from South Korea Learn More: Spring Semester in Seoul 2.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men. The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results.

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Student Spotlight: Angelica’s Semester Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

AIFS Abroad

Navigating life as a student abroad has also helped her to develop many soft skills that will impact her professional development and career opportunities in the future. She’s faced adversity, challenges, and differences head on. Our programs are incredibly inclusive, which takes a lot of the stress out of planning.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

There are liability release forms to consider, as well as liability insurance. The impact of science field courses in The Bahamas on the personal and professional development of U.S. They are best executed when community partnerships already exist. Being in “the field” may present liability concerns for your institution.

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6 Top Cities for a Fashion Internship

AIFS Abroad

With inclusions such as tuition, housing, insurance, excursions and activities, on-site staff, and emergency support, you’ll have a stress-free global education and professional development experience. AIFS Abroad offers incredible fashion internship programs in the above cities and beyond.

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AIFS Abroad Named #1 Overall Internship Abroad Provider of 2023 by Go Overseas

AIFS Abroad

AIFS found me a place to live, set me up with health insurance, taught me how to use the transportation systems, taught me the cultural differences, and much more. On top of stellar career development programming and pre-professional experiences abroad, our programs include a lot.