To date, more than 200 partners have joined and committed to take specific, measurable actions to expand study abroad opportunities for American students by the end of the decade. Partners so far include 180 campuses from 41 U.S. states, as well as foreign campuses, governments and exchange agencies, education associations, and other educational organizations. We are deeply grateful to those who have already joined.

 

The May 1st Deadline to join Generation Study Abroad in time for the next public announcement of partners is quickly approaching. By building a global alliance of dedicated partners we hope to expand study abroad opportunities and build a platform for community support and engagement. We encourage your institution to make a commitment now and be part of this important initiative.

In order to ensure that this newsletter is both impactful and inclusive, we invite our partners to submit items of interest to studyabroad@iie.org for publication in future newsletters. Specifically, we are seeking articles that include:

• Success stories and highlights regarding the impact of study abroad.
• Resources and recommendations on study abroad. 
• Upcoming events and activities to share with the community. 
• Other noteworthy pieces beyond this list that could enrich the knowledge of this diverse community.

Generation Study Abroad was recently highlighted in CNN’s feature coverage of First Lady Michelle Obama’s trip to China where she spoke out about the value of cross-cultural learning. Already this initiative has generated a great deal of awareness about the importance of U.S. student mobility. Please help us share this piece and let us know if your participation in Generation Study Abroad has produced news on your campus or within your organization so that we may highlight you as well.