The Fall 2016 semester was a great success for the students participating in FIU’s Excellence in Global Learning Medallion program. Nine graduates earned the Medallion during a ceremony held in December, prior to commencement week. The graduates, as a group, accomplished the following during their undergraduate years at FIU: Studied abroad in Spain, China, and France Interned at an international accounting […]
COIL Leadership Institute Produced in partnership with March 4-5, 2019 This two-day institute at Florida International University in Miami, FL will bring together teams from US and international higher education institutions to integrate Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into their curricula and comprehensive internationalization plans. Hands-on activities will prepare leaders to implement COIL initiatives on their home […]
Community Partner Profile: Oxfam
Our Community Partner Profile series features companies and organizations that have supported the development of students’ global awareness, perspective, and engagement through mutually-beneficial partnerships with the Office of Global Learning. Each entry recaps past accomplishments and looks forward to the future. Each summer, a group of FIU students visits Oxfam’s Washington, D.C. office to learn […]
Fourth annual Transformation Trip inspires students in DC
For the fourth year, FIU students had an opportunity to explore global careers in Washington, D.C. through the Office of Global Learning Initiatives’ Transformation Contest. The contest asks students to submit a work of art that conveys an international or intercultural experience which changed their view of the world. This year, winners Gailihea Calderon, Mckenley […]
FIU Global Learning focus of recent NAFSA, AAC&U publications
Global Learning’s Executive Director Hilary Landorf and Director Stephanie Doscher have co-authored two recent articles on global learning featured in prominent academic publications. Click here to read “Universal Global Learning, Inclusive Excellence, and Higher Education’s Greater Purpose” in Peer Review, a publication of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Click here to read “Why Global Learning Is Foundational […]
Global Ties internship influenced Global Learning alumna
Nannette Boza graduated from FIU with the Global Learning Medallion and Peace Corps Prep certificate in Spring 2017. This profile highlights her experience interning with Global Ties Miami and provides a brief update on what she’s doing now. Internships with Global Ties Miami are advertised through our Global Learning Medallion program, so sign up today if you’d […]
Global Learning student prepared to lead after summer of social impact training
This fall, senior John Llanera stepped into two new exciting, globally-focused roles on campus: he is serving both as FIU’s inaugural Oxfam Change Leader, and as co-president of GlobeMed at FIU. Because of three leadership trainings that he attended over the summer, John is set up for success and ready to fulfill a variety of goals in his […]
Fully-online student hasn’t let distance from Miami hinder global learning experience
Aleta Neilson hasn’t let being a fully-online student stop her from being involved with global learning. Aleta currently serves on the executive board of a student organization, and the leadership committee for the Peace Corps Prep program. She’s already completed FIU’s Academy of Leaders, and is on track to be one of the first online […]
You Are Welcome Here!
FIU is joining the national “#YouAreWelcomeHere” campaign of higher ed institutions. By widely communicating this message, we affirm that our institution is a safe and welcoming place with a steadfast commitment to a diverse global learning community. Please see PIE News for some background on the national campaign. This campaign is also supported by IIE, NAFSA, and […]
Students from 4 countries reflect on ‘transformational’ D.C. trip
Earlier this month, four FIU students spent three days in Washington, D.C., where they visited the offices of seven government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The goal of the trip was to provide insight into globally-focused careers in the nation’s capital. Camila Robledo, Steve Delicat, Angelo D’Ercole, and Elimelech “Eli” Risse each secured their place on […]