We’re excited to share that Mónica Pérez-Bedmar of APUNE, Saint Louis University Madrid, and Syracuse University Madrid has been named the recipient of the 2023 Peter A. Wollitzer Advocacy Award!…
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Award for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad The Forum’s Award for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad honors member institutions and organizations whose education abroad programs promote…

Key Award Winners Announced During 2023 Virtual Annual Conference
Cue the virtual confetti! Day 2 of The Forum’s Virtual Annual Conference delivered exciting news and congratulations: We celebrated the winners of three prestigious Forum Awards during our Awards Presentation…
Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design The Forum’s Award for Excellence in Curriculum Design honors faculty who develop and implement innovative and effective education abroad curricula. It is…

Addressing Racial Inequity in Education Abroad Advising Practices: A Pilot Study
Neal McKinney, Doctoral Candidate, The Ohio State University The current climate of education abroad appears to be making a long overdue turn toward centering equity-minded research and practices that particularly…

Opening Plenary Speaker Announced for The Forum’s 2023 Annual Conference in Seattle
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Anu Taranath, author of the award-winning book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, will be our opening plenary speaker at…

Forum on Education Abroad Announces First 22 Community College Participants of the CIBER Consortium for Education Abroad Program
The Forum on Education Abroad is excited to share that 22 community colleges have been accepted into the CIBER Consortium for Education Abroad (CC/FEA) program for community colleges. This fully…

My Week as Co-Leader of the Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
By Amelia Dietrich, Ph.D. I am honored to have spent an inspiring and edifying week in Stockholm, Sweden, as a co-leader of the Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. To change…

The Forum on Education Abroad Welcomes Dr. Elaine Meyer-Lee as the New Editor of Frontiers
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Elaine Meyer-Lee as the next Editor of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, effective December 1,…

The Forum Announces the 2022 Finalists for the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the 2022 finalists of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Critical Global Citizenship: Migration, Nationality, and Peace in Austria,…

Announcing the 2022 Finalists for The Forum’s Award for Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Education Abroad
Dickinson College, IES Abroad, Temple University, and University of Virginia have been selected as the 2022 finalists of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Award for Advancing the UN SDGs through…

Forum Staff Reflections on the Power of Education Abroad
Lifechanging, enriching, inspiring, positive—these are just some of the ways that education abroad experiences can affect our lives and open us up to new opportunities that impact our lives forever….

Meet the Finalists of the 2022 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
Meaningful, rigorous academics are pillar of education abroad programming that require critical thinking, analysis, and creativity. Pursuing these endeavors abroad creates unique challenges and opportunities for students to develop a…

Getting Ready for Takeoff: The Global Learning Launchpad offers short-term program leaders’ a community to reignite their teaching and fuel global learning.
By: Dr. Mary F. Price, Director of Teaching and Learning Designing short-term study abroad programs relevant and responsive to all learners and effective at generating global learning outcomes requires intention,…

The Forum Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
By Annette Mares-Duran, Member Services Manager National Hispanic Heritage Month, also recognized as Latino or Latinx Heritage Month, is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. As a New Mexican…

Language Study Abroad Alumni Profile: Alex Johnson
Researchers at Penn State’s Center for Language Acquisition, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal…

SIT, The Forum Announce Joint Credential for Academic Credit
Two major players in the field of international education are teaming up to offer a credit-bearing certificate for professionals in the field of education abroad. School for International Training (SIT)…

Language Study Abroad Alumni Profile: Amelia Parenteau
Researchers at Penn State’s Center for Language Acquisition, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal…

Come Meet The Forum at NAFSA Booth 1027
Booth 1027, come say Hi! After a hugely successful Forum conference in Chicago, we are once again excited to attend #NAFSA22! There will be a team of six representing The…

2022 Forum Council Candidates Announced
The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the open positions in this year’s election: Joy Phaphouvaninh, Director, Illinois Abroad and…

The Forum Names Winner of the 2021 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
The 2021 recipient of The Forum on Education Abroad’s 2021 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad is Emily Wilbourne, nominated by Forum member Elon University, for her project, “The Impact of…

Vote for The Forum on Education Abroad for our Outstanding Contribution to the SDGs
We are delighted to share that The Forum on Education Abroad has been nominated to receive a Global Youth Travel Award (GYTA) in the category Outstanding Contribution to the SDGs! The GYTAs are…

And the 2021 Recipient of The Forum’s Inaugural Award for Advancing the SDGs through Education Abroad Is…
Penn State Global has been selected as the recipient of The Forum on Education Abroad’s first Award for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad, sponsored by Authentica. Penn State…

Announcing the 2021 Recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the 2021 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: “Negotiating Peace:…

Language Study Abroad Alumni Profile: Courtney Hale
Researchers at Penn State’s Center for Language Acquisition, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal…

Meet Our New Marketing & Social Media Manager Dominique Tate-Williams
We’re excited to share that Dominique Tate-Williams has joined The Forum on Education Abroad team as Marketing and Social Media Manager on Monday, October 25. In her new role, Dominique…

Check Out Our New Look!
In 2001, a group of passionate, dedicated education abroad colleagues manifested a novel idea: to create a stand-alone organization focused exclusively on education abroad. This collective effort—a forum, if…

The Forum Proudly Announces its Renewed Partnership with Dickinson College
Collaboration to Build on Priorities Around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Sustainability The Forum on Education Abroad is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Dickinson College for…

Survey: Mentored Undergraduate Research in Global Contexts
The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), in collaboration with Elon University’s Center for Research on Global Engagement and The Forum on Education Abroad welcome your participation in a…

Marissa Lombardi Joins The Forum as Executive Director for Programs, Training & Services
We are excited to announce that Marissa Lombardi will join the Forum team as the Executive Director of Training, Programs and Services on October 1. Dr. Lombardi comes to us…

We’re Seeking an Experienced Candidate to Join Our Team as Marketing & Social Media Manager
Reporting to the President & CEO of The Forum on Education Abroad, this is an exciting new role for a B2B marketing manager to join The Forum team. We are looking for…

University College Dublin Announced as School of Record for the Nobel Week Scholarship Program
The Forum is excited to announce that the University College Dublin will be the official School of Record for the Nobel Week Dialogue Scholarship Program! Fueled by a common belief…

Introducing Genesis Jardinico, The Forum’s New Event Manager
The Forum is pleased to announce that Genesis Jardinico has joined our team as Events Manager on Monday, June 21. In her role, Genesis will be responsible for planning the…

Seeking Executive Director for Programs, Training & Services
The Forum on Education Abroad is seeking a thought leader in the field of education abroad to serve as our next Executive Director for Programs, Training & Services. The Executive…

Forum Staff Member Natalie A. Mello Announces Retirement
After 10 years as a Forum employee and many more years of service to the organization, Natalie A. Mello will be retiring from her role as Vice President for Programs,…

Congratulations to New Forum Council Members!
Congratulations to the following colleagues who have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Keshia Abraham, The Abraham Consulting Agency (re-elected) Giselda Beaudin, Rollins College Jeanette Owen, Critical Language…

Language Study Abroad Alumni Profile: Antonia Zunarelli
Researchers at Penn State’s Center for Language Acquisition, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal…

Sara’s Wish Foundation Generously Supports Professional Certification Scholarships
The Forum thanks Sara’s Wish Foundation for continuing its generous support of The Forum this year! It’s recent $6,000 donation will again provide scholarships that make it possible for colleagues…

2021 Forum Council Candidates Announced
The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the open positions in this year’s election: Keshia Abraham, President, The Abraham Consulting…

Anti-Racism & Social Justice in Education Abroad
The following messages appeared in the April 20, 2021 Special Edition of the Forum News. Dear Colleagues, Today’s Special Edition of the Forum News centers and amplifies voices of colleagues in the Asian…

Seeking Events Manager: Join The Forum’s Team!
The Forum on Education Abroad seeks an experienced events manager to join our team! This position is responsible for planning the organization’s conferences, events, and meetings, including working with a…

Tributes in Memory of Forum Founding Board Member, Geoffrey E. Gee
The Forum was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Geoffrey E. Gee, a member of The Forum’s founding Board of Directors, on December 28. Kathy Sideli, a fellow founding…

The Forum Signs Letter of Agreement with The Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE)
On the margins of the Institute on Online Global Learning virtual event, David Julien, Executive Director of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE) and Melissa Torres, President and CEO…

The Nobel Dialogue Scholarship: High-Impact Student Program in Stockholm
Fueled by a common belief that in order to change the world you need to experience it, EF College Study and The Forum on Education Abroad have created the Nobel…

Introducing our New Online Portal!
We are thrilled to announce that we have a brand-new online portal! By setting up your Forum Account in the portal, you will have the ability to: Update your profile…

The Forum Partners with International Education and Exchange Leaders on New Coalition
The International Coalition for Global Education and Exchange seeks to support the renewal and expansion of international education and exchange opportunities worldwide. In collaboration with industry leaders, The Forum on…

Exclusive Opportunity Available to Higher Ed Leaders: Global Senior Leadership Symposium
This December, The Forum on Education Abroad, EF Education First, and The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), in partnership with the Nobel Prize Museum, are bringing a unique and…

The Forum Welcomes Dr. Audrey Murrell as the New Editor of Frontiers
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Audrey J. Murrell as the next Editor of Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, effective September…

Provide Feedback on The Forum’s New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
The Forum’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group has taken the critical step of drafting an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement for the organization. Now, we are asking for your…

Join a Committee or Working Group!
Apply today to serve on a Forum committee or working group! Committees contribute to recurring Forum efforts on a cyclical basis, and term length varies. A committee that is currently…

Join Us Virtually for The Forum’s 5th European Conference
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to personally invite you to attend The Forum’s 5th European Conference, which will be held online on October 26-30, 2020. With everything impacting us this year—a…

Forum Members Invited to Exhibit at Virtual Study Abroad Fair
The Forum is excited to announce our first ever virtual study abroad fair. Planned for September 10, this event is being offered in response to requests from Forum Members. Exhibitors…

Congratulations to New Forum Council Members!
Congratulations to the following colleagues who have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Emily Gorlewski, Wesleyan University Hannah Hopkins Kilgore, Trinity College, Dublin Craig Rinker, Georgetown…

The Forum to Offer Complimentary Crisis Management Consulting
The Forum is pleased to provide complimentary crisis management consulting to a limited number of Forum member institutions and organizations. The field of education abroad is facing unprecedented challenges, and…

Anti-Racism & Social Justice in Education Abroad
The following messages appeared in the June 4, 2020 Special Edition of the Forum News. Dear Colleagues, Over the course of the past week, the world has watched as actions…

2020 Forum Council Candidates Announced
The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the six open positions in this year’s election: Devin Foxall, Director of Institutional…

New Certified Professional: Elizabeth Coder
The Forum is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Coder of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Elizabeth joins colleagues who have…

New Certified Professional: Tineka Lebrun
The Forum is pleased to announce that Tineka Lebrun of Pennsylvania State University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Tineka joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

New Certified Professional: Megan Griffin
The Forum is pleased to announce that Megan Griffin of Florida State University – London successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Megan joins colleagues who have…

New Certified Professional: Aaron Rose
The Forum is pleased to announce that Aaron Rose of Brigham Young University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Aaron joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

New Certified Professional: Rebecca Baskerville
The Forum is pleased to announce that Rebecca Baskerville of University of Nebraska – Lincoln successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Rebecca joins colleagues who have…

New Certified Professional: Anita Casper
The Forum is pleased to announce that Anita Casper of Bucknell University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Anita joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

Sara’s Wish Foundation Continues Its Generous Support of The Forum
The Forum thanks Sara’s Wish Foundation for continuing its generous support of The Forum this year! It’s recent $5,000 donation will again provide scholarships that make it possible for colleagues…

New Forum Fellowship to Support HBCUs, TCUs, & HSIs
The Forum is pleased to announce a new program in support of our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Inspired by the Forum Council, the Forum Fellowship will support…

Recognizing the Use of Journalism to Enhance Education Abroad Pre-Departure Preparations
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to wrap up its celebration of International Education Week 2019 by announcing the winners of this year’s New York Times inEducation Award for…

The Forum Announces Winner of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum is pleased to announce the 2019 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: “Sustainable Buildings,” a course co-developed…

The Forum Announces Winners of the 2019 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad
To kick off our celebration of International Education Week, The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2019 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad, an award…

New Certified Professional: Michael Scharff
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Michael Scharff of Limestone College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Michael joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

Opportunity Available for a Marketing Intern
Job Title: Marketing Intern Dates of employment: Fall 2019 – December 31, 2019, with the possibility of extending to June 30, 2020 depending on availability and successful performance Hours per…

New Certified Professional: Amy Forsberg
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Amy Forsberg of Kishwaukee College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Amy joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

The Forum is Shortlisted as Finalist for Global Youth Travel Award
The Forum is honored to be shortlisted as a finalist for Best Travel Safety Initiative in WYSE Travel Confederation’s Global Youth Travel Awards! The Forum’s safety initiative is a multi-faceted…

New Certified Professional: Annika Campbell
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Annika Campbell of Mississippi State University successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Annika joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated…

Latanya Mapp Frett to Deliver Opening Plenary at the 16th Annual Conference
The Forum is thrilled to announce Latanya Mapp Frett as the plenary speaker for its 16th Annual Conference in Kansas City. Latanya Mapp Frett is President and CEO of Global Fund…

Join The Forum Team as the Marketing/Social Media Manager
Reporting to the President & CEO, this is an exciting new role for a B2B marketing-manager to join The Forum team! We are looking for an experienced self-starter who can…

Forum Internship Opportunity: Conference Intern
The Forum seeks an undergraduate intern, who is a junior or senior during the 2019-20 academic year, to assist with general office duties as well as details related to its…

Opportunity to Serve as The Forum’s Strategic Partner
This Request for Proposal (RFP) introduces the opportunity to serve as The Forum on Education Abroad’s next Strategic Partner (SP). As the landscape of international education continues to expand, The…

Advocacy Alert: Study Abroad Legislation
The first and primary responsibility of every international educator is the health and safety of students. Program providers, colleges, universities and organizations that provide services to the field of education…

New Certified Professional: Jason Good
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Jason Good successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Jason joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability to articulate…

The Forum Board Welcomes Two New Members
The Forum Board of Directors thanks departing members Mary Anne Grant, Donna Scarboro, Kathryn Howard and Annette Smith-Parker for their service. The Board also welcomed two new Board members at…

Latest Issue of The Forum Focus Now Available
The latest issue of The Forum Focus is now available. The Forum Focus is an online publication that provides perspectives on current education abroad topics and issues. This issue includes…

Update: 6th Edition of the Standards of Good Practice
The comment period for the 6th edition of the Standards of Good Practice has ended. Click here to view the report of comments received and stay informed as the process…

Congratulations to the New Forum Council Members!
The Forum is pleased to announce that the following colleagues have been elected to the Forum Council for a 3-year term: Tracey Bradley, Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (re-elected) Brian…

Education Abroad Field to Benefit from New Collaboration
The Forum on Education Abroad and The Global Leadership League have formed a partnership and will work collaboratively to benefit the education abroad field. By supporting each other’s organizations, The…

Visit The Forum’s Booth at NAFSA
The Forum will be exhibiting at the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo again this year! Please stop by booth #939 to discuss The Forum’s initiatives, services and benefits of membership….

New Certified Professional: Margaret Kowalsky
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Margaret Kowalsky of King’s College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Margaret joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

New Certified Professional: Jonathan Sylvia
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Jonathan Sylvia of Dartmouth College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Jonathan joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the…

2019 Forum Council Candidates Announced
The Nominations Committee of The Forum Council is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the six open positions in this year’s election: Tracey Bradley (Tennessee Consortium for…

Nominate Yourself to Serve on the Consensus Body
The Forum has convened the Standards Update Working Group with the intent of revising the current Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. In preparation for the 6th edition, the Standards Update Working…

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019-2020 Forum Council
The Forum is now accepting nominations for colleagues who can dedicate their time and provide their expertise on the Forum Council. The Forum Council, an elected body of 15 colleagues,…

2017-2018 Annual Report Now Available
The Forum’s 2017-18 Annual Report is now available online! Learn about The Forum’s many activities, initiatives and accomplishments in this year of historic transition. View the report»

The Forum Partners on DOE-Funded Survey of Career Outcomes for Study Abroad and Language Learning Alumni
The Forum on Education Abroad is partnering with researchers at Penn State University and the American Councils for International Education conducting a large-scale research project that will explore the longitudinal effects…

Plenary Speaker for the 10th Annual Standards Institute: Scott Duffy
The Forum is pleased to announce Scott Duffy, TV/Online Personality and Business Growth Expert, as the plenary speaker for the 10th Annual Standards of Good Practice Institute: Beyond the Basics of Health,…

New Certified Professional: Jen Murray
The Forum is very pleased to announce that Jen Murray of Bard College successfully completed The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. Jen joins colleagues who have effectively demonstrated the ability…

Message from The Forum’s President
Dear colleagues, At the dawn of a new year and a new era for The Forum on Education Abroad, I am once again struck by the enormity of the work…

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Education Abroad Research
Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad closes out our celebration of International Education Week with fresh new research on education abroad program design, intercultural learning, and student motivations for…

Latest Issue of The Forum Focus is Now Available
The Forum is participating in International Education Week by celebrating quality education abroad and the contributions of colleagues to the field. A new issue of The Forum Focus is now available,…

The Forum Recognizes Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
In celebration of International Education Week, The Forum is pleased to announce the 2018 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: Markus Crepaz of the University…

The Forum on Education Abroad Recognizes Student Academic Achievement Abroad
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Award for Academic Achievement Abroad, an award which recognizes excellence in academic work completed by undergraduate…

The Forum and The New York Times Recognize Innovation in Education Abroad
The Forum on Education Abroad is pleased to kick off its celebration of International Education Week 2018 by announcing the inaugural winners of the New York Times inEducation Award for…

The Forum Announces Melissa Torres as New President/CEO
The Forum on Education Abroad’s Executive Search Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce Melissa Torres as The Forum’s new President and CEO. According to Enda Carroll, Chair…