CIEE News
CIEE Elects Indiana University Chancellor and President Emeritus Michael A. McRobbie to Its Board of Directors
CIEE has elected Indiana University President Emeritus, University Chancellor, and University Professor Michael A. McRobbie to its board of directors.
CIEE Expands Ecology, Sustainability, and Smart Cities Portfolio
CIEE is launching a major expansion of study abroad opportunities focused on ecology, sustainability, and smart cities including new academic courses, new co-curricular activities, and new CIEE locations that allow... keep reading
Building Bridges to Mexico
CIEE is pleased to announce reduced pricing on all study abroad programs in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
Inspired by Study Abroad, CIEE High School Alumna Organizes Deep Sea Conservation Event
Ellen Rikhof, a high school student from West Seattle, participated in CIEE’s Ocean Conservation & Sustainability program in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2023. Ellen credits her experience in Cape Town as a key inspiration for launching the Deep Sea Conservation Festival, a day-long festival to educate and engage her community on the importance of environmental responsibility.
New Program Provides CIEE High School Study Abroad Alumni with College Admissions Boost
Exclusive program offers college planning resources and direct access to admissions officers at top colleges and universities The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is proud to introduce CIEE College... keep reading
Diplomacy and Exchange: A Pathway to Global Impact
Felikss’ journey through the BridgeUSA program exemplifies the power of international exchange in fostering innovation, cultural understanding, and professional growth. His experience not only enriched his own career but also contributed to sustainability efforts in the U.S. and strengthened transatlantic collaboration.
The John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation Join AAIDN and CIEE to Expand the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship in Ireland
In recognition of what would have been Congressman John Lewis’ 85th birthday this year, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation will sponsor three students to join the 2025 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Interns, a cohort of high-achieving American students who will participate in an eight-week international internship program in Dublin, Ireland.
Checking in with the 2024 CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge Winners
As we gear up for the 2025 CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge, we wanted to check in on the progress of last year’s winning team, the Eagles, whose groundbreaking mentorship initiative aims to increase access to higher education for forcibly displaced youth.
CIEE Expands Internship Portfolio
CIEE has expaneded our portfolio of international internship programs to allow students to choose either a summer or semester internship program to best match their academic and career aspirations. CIEE's... keep reading
CIEE + ASU Online Courses = Study Abroad + STEM!
In August 2024, we announced that CIEE and Arizona State University (ASU) had joined forces to ensure that every student can study abroad wherever they most desire and still complete... keep reading
CIEE Celebrates Relaunch of the Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL)
Today, the Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) announced its relaunch with a focus on education, best practices sharing, and storytelling in support of the whole BridgeUSA community.
CIEE and AAIDN Announce the 2025 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns in Ireland
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) are pleased to announce the 2025 Douglass-O’Connell Global Interns, a diverse cohort of 12 high-achieving... keep reading
Intern Partnership Between CIEE and Forth Valley College: A UK First
Originally published by Forth Valley College . A renowned not for profit organisation, which provides students with paid internship opportunities in the USA aligned to their studies, has partnered with... keep reading
Update on CIEE’s Leading Change in Study Abroad Grant Recipients
Leaders from the four universities who were awarded CIEE’s Leading Change in Study Abroad Grants gathered in Rome at a workshop held before the 77 th Annual CIEE Study Abroad... keep reading
BMCC Launches First Student Cohort in Global Study Abroad Program Through CIEE Partnership
Sixty-two students will participate in January CIEE programs where they will enroll in courses taught at CIEE Centers throughout the world in cities such as Amsterdam, Rome and Prague. Twelve students will participate in an Arabic language study program at the CIEE center in Morocco led by BMCC Modern Languages Professor Roa Harizi. Three students will study abroad through Salamanca University through their International Spanish Language program, also taking place in January. The students will stay in shared apartments, dorms and homestays.