International Student And Scholar Services
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CLASS OF 2024: Great attitude and engineering skills help M. Aziz Medhioub with his American dream
WATCH: Learn about the journey that brought Aziz Medhioub from North Africa to Nashville and the role he's playing on Vanderbilt's award-winning rocket design team. Read MoreMar 22, 2024
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Graduate School’s fall career colloquium provides insights, headshots, connections
The Graduate School hosted a Fall Career Colloquium, co-sponsored by the Career Center and International Student and Scholar Services. Faculty, alumni and industry experts came together to share tools and knowledge to help empower graduate students to excel in their future careers. Read MoreOct 30, 2023
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World on Wednesdays: ‘Cultivating Moral Leadership in Global Times’ Oct. 25
At this session, Laine Walters Young, assistant director of the Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions, will discuss moral leadership in global times. Attendees will engage on how to cultivate moral leadership in a variety of settings and with people from different backgrounds, focused first and foremost on the university setting at Vanderbilt. Free lunch will be provided; please RSVP. Read MoreOct 16, 2023
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Proposals being accepted for International Education Week 2023; submissions open through Oct. 13
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of Education and State, with the goal of celebrating international education. IEW at Vanderbilt has traditionally included a diverse range of events, from international game nights to panel discussions on global issues. Proposals are being accepted through Oct. 13 and should be related to international education, cultural exchange and/or living in a global environment. Read MoreSep 21, 2023
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ISSS seeking proposals for World on Wednesdays program
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating on the World on Wednesdays program during the 2023-24 academic year. Past WOWs have included faculty and student presentations, research findings, study abroad experiences, guest speakers, Vanderbilt organizations, current issues and special cultural occasions. Read MoreSep 12, 2023
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Vanderbilt to connect with talented international students in new partnership
Vanderbilt University is partnering with the Davis United World College Scholars Program, an international nonprofit organization that has provided scholarships and education for academically talented students from around the world for more than two decades. Read MoreAug 4, 2023
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Applications open for First Friends program through Aug. 11
First Friends facilitates cross-cultural exchange through friendship, connecting Vanderbilt University international students with Americans on and off campus. An annual program coordinated by International Students & Scholar Services, international students join First Friends to immerse themselves in American life and culture. Read MoreJun 20, 2023
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WATCH: Class of 2023 students make an impact around the globe
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who bring a unique global perspective to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreApr 28, 2023
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World on Wednesday: ‘The Governance of Antarctica: A Continent without a Country’ March 29
Antarctica is 10% of Earth’s landmass, yet there are no countries on it and no one owns it. At this World on Wednesday, presented by International Student & Scholar Services, Professor Dan Morgan, associate dean in the College of Arts & Science, will lead a discussion on how the Antarctic Treaty is a framework for scientific diplomacy and governing the commons. The discussion takes places on March 29 at noon; lunch will be provided. Read MoreMar 16, 2023
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Vanderbilt celebrates international education and global exchange during 2022 International Education Week
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, International Student and Scholar Services and more than 20 campus partners collaborated during International Education Week on a series of events aimed at helping the Vanderbilt community reflect on what it means to be a productive global citizen. Read MoreNov 23, 2022
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World on Wednesdays: ‘The Floods in Pakistan’ Oct. 19
World on Wednesdays is a series sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services that seeks to expand our perceptions and prepare us to become more diverse and globally inclusive. Read MoreOct 5, 2022
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15–19
International Education Week, an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, will be observed at Vanderbilt Nov. 15–19 with a series of campus events. Read MoreNov 11, 2021
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18–22
International Education Week, an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, will be observed at Vanderbilt Nov. 18-22 with a series of events on campus. Read MoreNov 14, 2019
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Host a dinner for international students and scholars through EAT! program
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to participate in the Experience American Tastes (EAT!) program. The EAT! program provides international students and scholars a chance to enjoy American food and culture with a local family. Read MoreSep 27, 2019
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Find community and support at 6th annual Diverse ‘Dores Day Sept. 3
Vanderbilt’s sixth annual Diverse ‘Dores Day will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Sarratt Student Center Promenade. Read MoreAug 29, 2019
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Barone named to lead role in International Student Programs
Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs Cynthia J. Cyrus has appointed Susan Barone as executive director of International Student Programs. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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WOW: ‘Explore Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire’ Nov. 15
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where the Vanderbilt community engages in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13–17; event proposals now accepted
International Education Week (IEW) is Nov. 13–17, 2017. An opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, IEW is now accepting event proposals through Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Host families needed to give international students taste of American culture
International Student and Scholar Services invites you to participate in its Experience American Tastes (EAT!) program. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Vanderbilt opens new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Students, staff and even some administrators could not resist moving to the beat of the Latin music that filled the third floor of Sarratt Student Center Sept. 19, as guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Vanderbilt’s new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity. Read MoreSep 21, 2017