University of Delaware receives a Global Honor

February 24, 2015

UD is among five universities recognized with a top internationalization award:

“NAFSA’s 2015 Senator Paul Simon Awards for Comprehensive Internationalization will be presented to five U.S. universities and colleges, including the University of Delaware, for excellence in integrating international education across all aspects of college and university campuses.

…UD was recognized for a comprehensive approach to international education guided by the 2008 Path to Prominence strategic plan, which called on the campus community to “foster knowledge and awareness of the economic, environmental, political, cultural and social issues that face the world, and the skills to address them.”

The winning application cited Delaware’s progress since that time, including the establishment of the Institute for Global Studies (IGS) in 2009, the reorganization of the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS), and re-opening of the Wright House, a campus hub for international activities.

Long known as a leader in study abroad, the University also shared details of new, innovative programs such as the English Language Institute’s CAP Cohort Model, UD World Scholars Program, Delaware Diplomats, Globex Fund, UD Africa, Fulbright Initiative, and expanded opportunities for undergraduate global engagement, including micromesters, internships and service learning fostered by membership in the Clinton Global Initiative and the Taillores Network.

“We have worked hard to build the infrastructure and opportunities that support a culture of global engagement,” said Nancy Guerra, associate provost for international programs, “and we are thrilled to have been recognized by our peers and NAFSA, the preeminent organization in international education…””

For more information about this prestigious award, you can read the full article on UDaily:

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