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The annual ranking by the Institute of International Education again names ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ the nation’s top master’s level institution in the number of students studying abroad. 

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, director of the Center for Research on Global Engagement and professor of psychology, offered insights from research with colleagues from six institutions. 

Elon’s affiliate partner, The Beijing Center, will be on campus on Monday, Oct. 22.

The chair of the Communications Department presented a paper on using design thinking as a curriculum strategy to build study abroad courses that are well-thought-out and flexible to build students’ global confidences and encourage creative thinking. 

The application deadline for spring 2019 study abroad and Study USA programs is extended to Tuesday, Sept. 18.

“The Best 384 Colleges” guide ranks ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ as the #2 “best-run” college in the country.

The presentation highlighted the spring 2018 course that was designed to explore culture not only at the national level, but also at the team and individual person levels.

A group of 12 Elon students were part of a professional performance of the opera masterpiece in Florence, Italy, through the Summer Opera Workshop, a partnership between Elon and Accademia Europea di Firenze.

2018 international graduates plant their saplings in the International Grove, adding to the inaugural oaks planted by 2017 international graduates.

The annual global photo contest drew more than 150 submissions from the Elon community, capturing moments of global engagement all over the world.