BMCC Celebrates Transformative CIEE Study Abroad Partnership

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, together with Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) President and CEO Dr. James Pellow, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the BMCC–CIEE partnership—which has so far sent more than 150 BMCC students abroad to cities such as Berlin, Kyoto, Cape Town, and Paris—during an October 15 luncheon at the Fiterman Hall Conference Center.

Last year, BMCC was one of only four institutions nationwide selected for CIEE’s Leading Change initiative. The other institutions included Arizona State University, Northeastern University, and the University of California, San Diego. Each pledged to match CIEE’s $1 million contribution, creating a total $8 million investment in student global access.

During his opening remarks, Dr. Munroe called CIEE’s grant “a powerful statement of belief in our institution and our students—many of whom, despite their incredible talent and drive, have historically faced financial and logistical barriers to international experiences.”

“This grant has allowed us to accelerate our global engagement initiatives, aligning perfectly with BMCC’s mission to provide an accessible, high-quality education that prepares our diverse student body for success in a rapidly changing, interconnected world,” said President Munroe. “We’ve seen significant growth in participation, with students immersing themselves in new cultures, developing critical global competencies, and returning home with broadened perspectives and an enhanced sense of global citizenship.”

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