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11/09/2020
Grad Student Discusses Virtual Study Abroad
Graduate student Samantha Arner is part of a selection of students who discuss how they adapted their study abroad during the pandemic. (Wall Street Journal, Nov. 8, 2020)
11/05/2020
International Education Week 2020 Goes Virtual
International Education Week 2020 at Miami offers a variety of events to salute students, staff, and faculty who seek international educational opportunities across borders and disciplines.
11/04/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: Virtually in Kenya
Pranshu and his broomball team after winning the championship game.Meet Samantha, a graduate student who is earning her master's degree in biology this December. Samantha completed a virtual study abroad experience through Project Dragonfly to study Kenyan conservation during Summer 2020.
11/03/2020
Intercultural Corner Episode 1
Intercultural Corner Episode 1: What Do We Miss Learning When We're Abroad?
11/03/2020
Introducing 'Intercultural Corner' Podcast
Introducing Intercultural Corner, the official podcast of Global Initiatives at Miami University. Through interviews with faculty, students, and staff who learn by traveling the world and creating intentional global encounters, we'll explore all the ways that faculty and students can connect with the world.
10/30/2020
Gratitude shared for committee and task force work
President Greg Crawford convened the Safe Return to Campus Planning and Coordinating Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force during 2020 to address two critical issues affecting the health and wellbeing of the Miami community—the pandemic and racial unrest in the United States.
10/29/2020
Miami offers first fully developed virtual study abroad program
This winter term, Miami University will offer MiamiConnects Virtual Global Learning, its first fully developed virtual study abroad program. MiamiConnects offers online workshops that let students engage with different kinds of communities. All workshops will meet Global Perspectives Miami Plan requirements, with minimal participation costs.
10/29/2020
MUDEC Student's Travels in Metz
MUDEC student Gracie Limauro authored a travel post on Metz, France (City Savvy Luxembourg , Oct. 28, 2020)
10/28/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: MUDEC
Meet John, a sophomore marketing major. John is currently studying at the Miami University John Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Differdange, Luxembourg.