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California Colleges for International Education

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2026 Study Abroad Programs

Check out our 2026 Study Abroad Programs for the latest updates and programs being offered through California Community Colleges. You may also visit our Promote Your

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SafeAbroad Training and Events

Join SafeAbroad on September 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET for SafeAbroad’s Global Intelligence Briefing and September 26, 2025 at 12 PM ET for a productive conversation on Safety on Independent Travel: Guiding Students Beyond the Program Bubble.

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LGBTQ+ Demonstration Ban in Hungary

This month, SafeAbroad analysts examined the implications of recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws and constitutional amendments in Hungary to produce the forecast report LGBTQ+ Demonstration Ban in Hungary.

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Traveler Re-Entry into the United States

Have concerns about increased scrutiny at the U.S. border, especially in the midst of recent immigration policy shifts? This month, SafeAbroad analysts compiled a comprehensive Traveler Re-Entry Into the United States guide

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NAFSA Region XII Community College Online Event Recap

The session held on June 5, 2025 was titled: “Wearing Too Many Hats: Community College Education Abroad Leadership Duties & Responsibilities”. It was an engaging virtual session designed for community college professionals working in international education. This session explored the critical roles and responsibilities of education abroad leaders at U.S. community colleges and explored findings from a recent CCIE survey…

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DONALD R. CULTON STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS: 2025/2026

Dr. Donald R. Culton was the first-full-time administrator for international education at a California community college and laid the groundwork for community college study abroad that expanded opportunities for more students to have an internationalized experience.

AMOUNT: Each scholarship will be up to $ 500. The number of awards and amount of awards will be determined by the CCIE scholarship committee. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.

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CCIE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT (Due April 1, 2026)

CCIE hosts two institutional grants annually. The purpose of the grant is to provide start-up funding for institutions wanting to either create a new international program or augment an existing international program. Grants can target any type of international education including funding for international student programs, virtual programs, internationalization at home programs, and education abroad programs. Award recipients will help to create a new cohort of CCIE international education mentors. CCIE Institutional Grants will be up to $ 2,500 each and will be competitively awarded to CCIE members current with their dues. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.

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Community College International Education Research Initiative

A new and exciting research initiative is underway to support and highlight international education at community colleges across the United States. Led by Dr. Melissa Whatley and her research team at William & Mary, the Community College International Education Research Initiative aims to strengthen the field through comprehensive data collection and analysis.

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Global Citizenship Alliance – Empowering the Next Generation of Global Citizens

Presentation by Global Citizenship Alliance – Empowering the Next Generation of Global Citizens, Reza Fakhari, Ph.D., President & CEO

Global Citizenship Alliance (GCA) was founded in 2015 as a non-profit in the U.S. Recognized as a legal entity in Austria. Began with input and support from U.S. community college leaders.
Responding to the need of community colleges for short-term international experiences for students.

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CCCFLC – 2025 Conference

Before the semester ends and everyone takes off for their well-deserved summer vacation, we would like to remind you that this year’s 2025 CCCFLC Conference will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 18th.

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NAFSA Regulatory Update/Information

As many of you know, NAFSA is gathering case reports of visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, or other enforcement actions against international students, scholars, faculty, and staff. You may submit these reports anonymously. You can report your cases HERE.

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CalAbroad Town Hall Meeting – May 2, 2025

Please join your colleagues for the Spring 2025 California Study Abroad Town Hall. This free event will be an in-person one-day format at ArtCenter College of Design, in Pasadena, with the support of their Office of Global Programs, on Friday, May 2, 2025.

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SAVE THE DATE! CalAbroad Town-Hall Meeting: Friday May 2

Each year CalAbroad (a consortia of all the higher educational institutions in California) gets together to share ideas and focus on new and emerging topics. We are beginning to plan the program for this year, but please save the date. The event will be in Southern California. More details coming soon!

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CC-EA Working Group Meeting (Thursday, March 20th from 4-5pm)

Please plan to attend the CC-EA Working Group Meeting on Thursday March 20 from 4:00 – 5:00.
Given all of the changes occurring in the educational world, this may be a good opportunity for us to learn from and with each other.
For the ZOOM invite, please contact Rosalind Raby (rabyrl@aol.com)

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Fall 2025 StudyGlobal Education Fairs

Capstone Education cordially invites you to participate in its annual Fall StudyGlobal Education Fairs that features four (4) cities in all three regions of Vietnam. Our fairs are open to all approved and accredited secondary and postsecondary institutions. (Note: US colleges and universities must be regionally accredited.)

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Study Abroad Association’s Scholarship Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the winners of our Summer 2025 Scholarship for Community and Technical College students! We received a record number of applications, all from strong candidates, but our chosen recipients truly demonstrated the perfect study abroad mindset. By excelling academically, embracing diversity, and dedicating themselves to personal growth, these students have invested in their future and are committed to building a better tomorrow.

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USAC Information Sessions and Scholarships

Free virtual events that University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is hosting during the week of February 24th:

The Thai Way: Buddhism, Resilience, and the Power of Letting Go
Quarterly Update
This session is a great way to get caught up on USAC-related news and to ask any questions you may have.
Decoding the Basques: Myths, Language and Culture

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Please help CCIE in furthering higher education in California given the changes in global learning.