CCIE – California Colleges for International Education

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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.

Webinar Invitation: How to Recruit Vietnamese Students in Challenging Times (Wednesday, June 25th)

Greetings from Vietnam! Following the success of our May 15th webinar on overseas study trends among young Vietnamese and shifting attitudes among students and parents in today’s volatile, hypercompetitive landscape, Capstone is excited to present a follow-up session devoted to practical recruitment strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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)

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.)

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.