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Prairie View Recognized for Excellence in Campus Internationalization

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Godlove Fonjweng, executive director of International and Intercultural Programs at Prairie View A&M. “It As the first HBCU to ever win the award and one of a limited number of institutions to win it nationwide, it feels great to be recognized in such a very public way at the national and international levels.”

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UNCF Receives $1 Million from FanDuel Group to Support Maryland HBCU Students

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FanDuel will also create a track for students to join its annual summer internship program in New York. Our goal is that these funds help make a difference in the lives of hard-working students while also creating a track for some to join us at FanDuel as part of our summer intern program." .

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

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A 1998 proposition eliminated most bilingual programs in California schools, and although it was reversed in 2016, there is still a shortage of teachers who speak multiple languages. Educational programs haven’t caught up yet, and students may be unaware of the field or intimidated by it.

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Success Story: Saint Martin’s University

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After a successful study abroad fair at Saint Martin’s University, the Office of International Programs and Development surveyed students. dean of International Programs and Development at the university in Lacey, Washington. Dean of International Programs and Development at Saint Martin’s University.

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Success Story: Saint Anselm College

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Jane Bjerklie-Barry “inherited a terrible platform” when she arrived at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, to become Director of the Office of International Programs in September 2018. . “It Jane Bjerklie-Barry, Director and PDSO of the Office of International Programs at Saint Anselm College.

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Ivy League to Become Collegiate Outlier in Top Women Leadership

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Odle said Ivy League schools are increasingly global institutions, and Shafik’s presidency can be an asset for the university in attracting international faculty as well as developing international programs. Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and Columbia University named new presidents, each to take office in July.

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Success Story: Stephen F. Austin State University

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Inés in SFASU’s Office of International Programs sporting her Via mug! I feel like I have control of the programs, that I have everything there. Via’s Ease Helps Director Be More Efficient, Feel More Confident By her own admission, Inés Maxit isn’t tech savvy so the study abroad coordinator for Stephen F.