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.

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.

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!

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 ([email protected])

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.)

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.

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

The meeting focused on the importance of financial aid for study abroad programs, with panelists sharing their experiences and best practices from different institutions. The discussions covered topics such as managing financial aid, the use of scholarships, and the impact of federal policies on financial aid. The meeting also touched on the role of financial aid advisors in study abroad programs and the potential use of VA benefits for study abroad.

Switching gears, we have recently learned that recipients of State Department grant funding have been informed of a 15-day temporary pause on all disbursements. Our understanding is that the pause is effective as of February 12, 2025, and applies to all current and future grant payments scheduled during this period.

This sweeping pause affects time-tested and essential international education and exchange programs including the Fulbright Program, the Gilman Scholarship program, the IDEAS program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program.

Summer Applications DUE: April 1, 2025 by 5:00 pm/Pacific

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.

Spring 2025 Institutional Grant DUE: May 1, 2025

CCIE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT COMPETITION

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.

California Colleges for International Education (CCIE) is updating the responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and annual basis of an Education Abroad administrator/coordinator. We can as a community then use these to advocate for our positions and recognitions.

The original list was created in 1994 by Gary Rhodes, Lisa Loberg, and Ann Hubbard in “The Many Responsibilities of a Study Abroad Administrator Or How About a Pat on the Back and an Aspirin.”

Thank you!

Nomination Deadline: March 7, 2025

The American Council on Germany is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 American-German Young Leaders Conference. The conference will encourage open, honest debates on crucial policy matters and actively engage a new generation of Germans and Americans in initiatives to strengthen the transatlantic bond.

February 28, 2025 | 8:30am – 5:00pm CST

Join Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University in College Station, Texas for an AIEA Thematic Forum, “Advancing Internationalization in Higher Education During Times of External Influence.” For those attending the AIEA Annual Conference, this event will take place the Friday before and is located 96 miles south of Houston.

Financial aid is an essential tool to help community college students study abroad. However, use of financial aid is greatly misunderstood in terms of access and legalities. CCIE is pleased to announce a Webinar on Financial Aid and Study Abroad.

March 6, 2025 | 1:00 – 1:45pm EST

The IIENetwork membership spans over 145 countries representing a global community committed to advancing international education. Whether you are a new or long-standing IIENetwork member, we invite you to join this webinar to learn how to use member resources and benefits to support your work.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

IIE is now accepting applications for the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)! Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

February 27, 2025 | 2:00 – 5:00pm EST

The Black Men in Global Leadership Summit will serve as a platform to discuss pathways to global careers, the significance of international education, and how participants can become leaders on a global scale.

Celebrating Black History Month

Join the Institute of International Education (IIE) in celebrating the contributions and leadership of Black Americans to American history, the field of international education, and beyond!

IIE’s Center for Access and Equity is excited to announce that the institution application for the IIE American Passport Project is open. They invite U.S.-based IIENetwork member institutions to apply by February 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm EST. IIE will select at least 40 U.S.-based IIENetwork member institutions