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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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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….

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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 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 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…