CIEE News

We’ve expanded CIEE’s STEM portfolio to provide engineering students the opportunity to study abroad in their location of choice and enroll in the courses that match their academic needs – from aerospace, biomedical and chemical engineering, to computer, industrial and mechanical engineering, and more!

We’re pleased to introduce expanded study abroad STEM programs that will allow all academic majors to enroll in a CIEE study abroad program that matches their academic course requirements and their personal interests!

CIEE, Cultural Vistas, the American Immigration Council, and the Institute of International Education (IIE) are excited to announce the launch of researcherusa.com—a resource hub supporting the U.S. Department of State’s STEM Research Initiative.

The inaugural International Exchange Conference (IEC), hosted by CIEE in Washington, D.C., was a triumphant gathering celebrating the power of international exchange. With over 200 attendees—from employers and program alumni... keep reading

Growing up in a small town in Missouri, 16-year-old Carter Cole had never heard of people having the opportunity to travel to Africa. It always seemed like an unattainable goal... keep reading

Over the past year, many of you have encouraged CIEE to “lean into” Latin American study abroad programs in ways that will encourage more students to embrace the rich history... keep reading

CIEE is proud to share that we have been named a finalist in the 2024 Global Youth Travel Awards category of Best DEI Initiative! We are grateful to be recognized... keep reading

Applications are now open for the 2025 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship in Ireland that will provide 12 exceptional American college students from diverse backgrounds an eight-week culturally immersive program to hone career-ready skills, nurture global contacts for future career development, and develop a deep understanding of Ireland’s rich history and contemporary culture.

BridgeUSA Camp Counselor Program enriches U.S. summer camps with global cultural exchange, benefiting both campers and counselors.

The Young Civic Leadership Summit, hosted in Washington, D.C., brought together 50 outstanding young leaders from 24 countries, all part of the BridgeUSA J-1 visa program, to engage in impactful activities designed to inspire and empower them as future global changemakers.

CIEE adds 4,700 ASU Online courses to global network of study abroad programs in 40 cities The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Arizona State University (ASU) have joined... keep reading

We're excited to share a recent feature in The Chronicle of Higher Education that highlights the incredible impact of our work in expanding educational opportunities for refugees.

Last week, the Frederick Douglass - Daniel O'Connell Global Interns wrapped up their culturally immersive summer program in Ireland with a celebration at the residence of U.S. Deputy Chief of... keep reading

Tianni Carson | Howard University, Health Service Administration | Elkstone Partners "Interning at Elkstone has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Being placed in one of... keep reading

Vaidas Petrulis, a Lithuanian historian, and researcher at Kaunas University of Technology, traveled to the U.S. in May 2023 after receiving a CIEE-administered scholarship from the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) to explore how Lithuanian refugees in the 20th Century utilized architecture to express their identity and contribute to their communities across the U.S.