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Honoring Moms with Our Favorite Travel Memories Together

This Mothers' Day—more than ever before—we're reflecting on more normal times spent together with our moms, grandmothers, host moms, and those who've stepped into a maternal role. Get a little nostalgic with us and check out some of our coworkers' favorite travel mems with their moms.

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May 9, 2021
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IES Abroad Awarded Indiana University's Bicentennial Medal

In June 2020, Michael McRobbie, the President of Indiana University, awarded IES Abroad a Bicentennial Medal for its leadership in the field of study abroad.

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June 12, 2020
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Channeling Study Abroad as an Instrument of Social Justice & Equity in a Post-Pandemic World

On June 4, 2020, the Forum on Education Abroad's Forum News focused on "Anti-Racism & Social Justice in Education Abroad", a series of thought pieces from their colleagues of color, in the study abroad field. In this edition, they featured an essay from IES Abroad Assistant Vice President of Diversity Recruiting & Advising, Gretchen Cook-Anderson titled "Channeling Study Abroad as an Instrument of Social Justice & Equity in a Post-Pandemic World"—read her powerful statement.

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June 10, 2020
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Standing Together in the Path to Progress

As we mourn the death of George Floyd and those before him, we must remember there is no progress in silence. There is no justice that comes from retreat and stillness. The essence of what we do through study abroad is part of a long-term antidote to systemic racism—opening minds and questioning established beliefs. Now is the time for us all to further educate ourselves, to challenge our assumptions, to call our leaders, to support our communities, to learn, listen, and act.

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June 4, 2020

A Letter From Our President in Response to Systemic Racism

"This has been a tragic week in U.S. history. We are hurting as a people. Given the thoughtful, empathetic, and mission-driven nature of the type of people who come to work at IES Abroad, George Floyd’s murder and the systemic racism that continues to exist in the U.S. dating back over 400 years has been on all of our minds."

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June 2, 2020
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Future-Focused Friday: Things That Made Us Crave Nature This Week

We're smelling the roses and chasing waterfalls this week while celebrating all things nature. See the students who have been, too!

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May 22, 2020
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13 Students' Perspectives on the Study Abroad Courses Now Offered Online

We asked our Ambassadors (alums of IES Abroad programs who love to share their experiences with prospective students) what they enjoyed most about the courses they took abroad to help inform you about your course options for IES Abroad's Virtual World DiscoverIES program.

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May 20, 2020
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Merrill Scholar Emerges as Global Storyteller—Alum of the Month Jimmie Briggs

Meet Jimmie Briggs (IES Abroad Vienna | 1989) a gifted storyteller and humanitarian. Jimmie was pre-med at Morehouse and pre-accepted to Harvard Medical school, he spent a semester in Vienna after receiving a Charles Merrill Jr. Scholarship. Vienna changed Jimmies trajectory, he decided not to pursue medicine but journalism. Witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the fall of Eastern Europe had a profound effect on his life.

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May 18, 2020
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Future-Focused Friday: Things That Sparked Our Creativity This Week

Everyone's had to get a little more creative lately and where better to look for inspiration than study abroad students? Their varied, global experiences have motivated them to create and perform some pretty school stuff!

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May 15, 2020
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Future-Focused Friday: Things We Want to Cook This Week

It's May! Mother's Day! Gradua-...okay, we know graduation may look different for your peers this time around. Tune in to our newsletter this week as we dive into a food edition.

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May 8, 2020

Future-Focused Friday: A Few Things That Helped Us Slow Down This Week

When was the last time you took a deep breath? Like a big, body-filling breath? It's not always top-of-mind, so if you're in the same boat, here's a little invitation. We've got you covered with our most stress-relieving favorites from this week, so plug in and unwind this Future Focused Friday—you deserve it!

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May 1, 2020

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Global Leadership in Action

Learn more about our global leaders in the IES Abroad community—staff, faculty, students, and friends—and their areas of expertise through our Global Leadership SerIES and Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty! You can also view more of IES Abroad's organizational leaders.

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