Global Neighbors Nancy and Greg Presnall with grads Julius Macbeth and Sakshi Shah, and student Dhruv Birla,
International Student Graduation Reception, May 12, 2023

It's that time of year! We were recently notified of several students who received national honors related to international opportunities and research. We're happy to share their good news and to offer our congratulations!

Four Miamians Offered Fulbright Awards, One Other Named An Alternate

Four of Miami University’s Fulbright semifinalists have been offered 2023-2024 grants and one has been named an alternate. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected in an open, merit-based competition that considers leadership potential, academic and/or professional achievement, and record of service.

Sophomore Meredith Perkins was selected for a three-week Fulbright UK Summer Institute. Hosted by Aberystwyth University, Wales, the institute will focus on the theme ‘Identity and Nationhood through the lens of Wales.’ Perkins is only the second Miami student to be selected for this program.

Five Miami University students have been awarded a combined total of $15,000 from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to help fund their study abroad experiences this summer and during the coming academic year.

English Language Learner Writing Center (ELLWC) student consultant Lorelyn Nolte presented Vygostkyan Theory in Writing Consultations for Multilingual Writers at the 2023 East Central Writing Centers Association Annual Conference, April 21-23 at Purdue University.

Junior Matthew Sweet (Computer Science) has been selected to receive a Freeman-ASIA Award for Study in Asia for Fall 2023.  Sweet will study abroad in South Korea through an exchange program with KAIST University, a national research university located in Daejeon, South Korea. 

With faculty, staff, and students looking on, 23 graduating seniors were recognized for their achievements as they received the Global Readiness Certificate (GRC)—only the third group of students to earn this honor. It was a time to celebrate, but also a time to reflect on the extraordinary journey that made it possible.

If you or a family member will be attending summer orientation at the Regionals or Oxford campuses, be sure to stop by and say hi to our friendly Global Initiatives staff during the resource fair! In addition to fun giveaways, we'll have information on study abroad programs, scholarships, upcoming events, and international education opportunities that will enrich your time at Miami. We're looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2027 to Miami!

Mark your calendar and join us at these three signature events this fall.

Education Abroad Expo: Go Global!: Our fall study abroad fair is bigger and better than ever! Join us to learn more about study abroad at Miami and visit with program providers.
September 13 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Armstrong Center Pavilion

Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival: Celebrating the 20th year of the UniDiversity program, our uptown festival is part of a month full of activities encompassed within the National Hispanic Latino American Heritage Month at Miami and Oxford.
September 22 • 5:30-9 p.m. • Oxford Uptown Parks

Global Friendship Thanksgiving Dinner: This event is an opportunity for international students and scholars to experience a traditional American holiday and engage in meaningful interaction and friendship with community members and Miami faculty and staff. Classic Thanksgiving food will be served.
November 16 • 5-7 p.m. • John Dolibois Room, Shriver Center

More events are being added to the calendar all summer long, so check back 

#FindYourPlace this winter! Many faculty-led programs are open for applications, and more will open soon. Spend winter break earning Miami course credit while you explore the world. Choose from programs in business, creative arts, the humanities, language, and more!  All majors are welcome. 

We’re thankful to everyone who joined us for the Institute for Learning in Retirement this past spring. We value your commitment to lifelong learning and the inspiration it brings to us all. Our mission wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our members, instructors, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who keep us engaged, enriched, and enlightened every semester.

Please join us October 2—November 3 for our Fall 2023 semester. We can’t wait to continue our learning journey—together!

Calling all alumni! The 55th Anniversary of the Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center is finally upon us! We have two ways you can celebrate with us.

1. Join us for Alumni Weekend events June 9-10 in Oxford. The MUDEC 55th Stateside Celebration will be on Saturday, June 10, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Student Center’s Café Lux. More about Alumni Weekend

3. Join us for the Luxembourg-based Celebration in the country you know and love, October 10-12, with optional Re-Discovery Tours October 13-14. Learn more and register for the Celebration.