Have questions about Diversity Abroad's membership, its benefits, and how it can support you in meeting your diversity and inclusion goals? Join our webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 from 1:00 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). Registration (free): https://bit.ly/3XufPSf

During the 2024 Innovation Competition at this year’s Global Inclusion Conference, we celebrated bold and transformative ideas that center equitable access to global education. Five innovation projects were selected to present their innovation projects to a panel of judges. Pitches competed for 1st place ($5,000) and 2nd place ($1,500). Congratulations to University of Maryland - College Park (1st place) and WorldKind (2nd place)! And a special recognition to the other three pitched innovative ideas by Virginia Commonwealth University, Invisible Disabilities® Association, and Bentley University. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzxqqbf #InclusionIsGlobal

Whether you are curious about a specific thematic area, want to elevate your work, and/or be a thought partner with colleagues, Diversity Abroad's Communities of Practice bring practitioners together to develop valuable resources centered around areas such as: 🔶International Education DEI Professionals 🔶International Student Success 🔶Regional Communities of Practice 🔶Strategy & Leadership 🔶Career Advancement & Belonging 🔶Inclusive Education Abroad ⏲️Apply for the 2024-2025 Communities of Practice by Sunday, November 10, 2024. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3z08j9M

Diversity Abroad offers two 4-week e-learning courses that provide cost-effective training for individuals and offices/organizations. Types of courses: 🔷Inclusive Advising for Education Abroad Professionals 🔷Inclusive Advising for International Student & Exchange Professionals Professionals gain valuable skills and tools relevant to working with students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds throughout the international education continuum. 📝Course Dates & Registration: November 11, 2024 - December 9, 2024 ⏲️Register by November 7, 2024 Register today! https://lnkd.in/em4Xn7hv

Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) and Global Student Leadership Awards. This year’s recipients have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence within international education on an individual, institutional, and organizational level and represent Diversity Abroad’s mission to diversify global education and cultural exchange opportunities. The awardees and their work were recognized during the annual Awards Gala & Dinner at Global Inclusion 2024, the 12th Annual Global Inclusion Conference. Full details about each recipient are available at https://lnkd.in/gRXNSycB #InclusionIsGlobal #DiversityAbroad

🔶Submit your article submission for Global Impact Exchange (GIE) Spring 2025 by Friday, November 8th. 💡GIE is our quarterly publication that serves to advance critical conversations in global education. We welcome article submissions that can take various forms, including: scholarly articles, opinion pieces, book reviews, student stories, personal narratives, research findings, etc. The Spring 2025 publication theme: Sustaining Commitment to Inclusive Excellence in Times of Political Challenges to #Diversity, #Equity, and #Inclusion Learn more: https://bit.ly/DAGIE

💥What an dynamic day of the Global Inclusion Conference and Global Student Leadership Summit 🌎 Here’s a run through of some highlights from the last few days: 🌟Student Panel, Gen Z Hot Takes 🌟36 concurrent GIC sessions kept everybody busy running between a variety of topics from accessibility to internationalizing curriculum 🌟Women of Color Leadership luncheon was a refreshing break to celebrate a room full of champions in our field with a wonderful panel discussion 🌟Inclusive Innovation: The Way Forward plenary session 🌟Our 28 Exhibitors kept the visitors from both GIC and GSLS flowing and speaking with organizational partners 🌟Congratulations to all the EDIIE Awards Gala recipients!! #InclusionIsGlobal #DiversityAbroad #GIC #GlobalInclusionConference 

🎉Day 1 of the Global Inclusion Conference is a wrap! It’s so wonderful to see all of our fellow colleagues dedicated to global inclusive excellence in international education together in Washington, D.C. Highlights from today were: ✅Pre-conference workshop on increasing access and support for first-gen students ✅Visit to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture ✅Opening Sessions for newcomers, professional development with Diversity Abroad, and Be Globalii, our new student resource platform ✅ Plenary Session: Geopolitics, Free Expression, and Inclusion on Globally Diverse Campuses ✅Welcome Reception complete with complimentary drinks, snacks, and good company Tomorrow, we start Day 2 of the conference and hope to see you there! 🎉 #InclusionIsGlobal #DiversityAbroad #GIC #GlobalInclusionConference 

The Global Inclusion Conference is almost here! What are you most looking forward to? Check out our schedule at a glance and share your must-attend sessions in the comments below! Let's connect and discuss how to create a more inclusive and equitable world together. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/45cE7lD #GlobalInclusion #DiversityAbroad #HigherEducation #InternationalEducation

We are thrilled to announce the opening plenary session for the Global Inclusion Conference: Geopolitics, Free Expression, and Inclusion on Globally Diverse Campuses on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 PM. As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, the challenges surrounding inclusion and free expression on our campuses have never been more critical. This plenary will explore the intricate relationship between geopolitics and the promotion of inclusive environments. #GlobalInclusionConference #Diversity #FreeExpression #HigherEducation #InclusionMatters