James Pellow
CIEE Staff

James P. Pellow, Ed.D.

President & CEO

James P. Pellow joined CIEE in June 2011 as the fourth president and CEO in the organization’s 70-year history. Previously, Jim spent 20 years at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where he served as executive vice president and chief operations officer for 11 years and in various financial and operating roles since 1991. 

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Giving Thanks for Support in Expanding Diversity Abroad

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

Since 1947, CIEE has led change in international exchange programs by opening doors and expanding diversity abroad. I write today in this season of gratitude to THANK YOU for your... keep reading

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CIEE Leading Change in Study Abroad - Promoting Latin America

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

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

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Highlights of the 12th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

The 12th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) was held last week in London, bringing together senior leaders from industry, higher education, government, and think tanks to explore best practices... keep reading

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CIEE's Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

CIEE seeks bold institutional partners to help lead change in study abroad and demonstrate the vital link between global programs, institutional goals, and student success.

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On the Occasion of the One-year Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

This week will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. CIEE was founded in the wake of World War II to advance peace by building bridges... keep reading

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CIEE Announces International Program Advisory Council

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

We are pleased to introduce the International Program Advisory Council (IPAC), an exemplary group of international education professionals who will provide CIEE leadership with advice and counsel as they build... keep reading

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Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice - Fall 2022

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

While preparing for the CIEE Annual Conference taking place in Seoul this week on the theme 75 Years of Pathways to Peace, I’ve been reflecting on how a commitment to... keep reading

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Building Bridges on the Russian Border and Beyond

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

Since the end of World War II, CIEE’s mission has been to build bridges between different people, cultures, and nations through people-to-people exchange. For 75 years, through many chapters of... keep reading

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CIEE Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

CIEE joins the entire world, including millions of Russian patriots and citizens, in condemning Putin’s unprovoked, brutal invasion of Ukraine. This is an unconscionable attack on Ukraine, Europe, and the... keep reading

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CIEE Welcomes J-term and Spring Students

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

Happy New Year! All of us at CIEE are delighted to be kicking off 2022 by welcoming so many students to our locations around the world. More than 1,000 students... keep reading