CIEE News

This summer, CIEE launched a nationwide, three-year BridgeUSA Celebration Tour to raise awareness on the power the U.S. Department of State's BridgeUSA program has in improving the lives of all Americans. CIEE made eight stops in six states to celebrate local communities that rally around and are positively impacted by this integral program.

New Seoul Office to Support Korean Students and Institutions The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), a global nonprofit leader in international education and cultural exchange, has expanded its BridgeUSA... keep reading

CIEE has expanded its BridgeUSA internship and training programs in Canada, offering students and recent graduates direct access to affordable, career-defining opportunities in the United States. This initiative underscores CIEE’s... keep reading

The 2nd Annual CIEE International Exchange Conference (IEC) was held from October 6th to 8th in Washington D.C. at the iconic Watergate Hotel with the theme of "Democracy at Work."... keep reading

The second annual CIEE International Education Conference (IEC), held this week in Washington, D.C., brought together global exchange leaders to share ideas and celebrate how BridgeUSA makes America safer, stronger... keep reading

As a founding member of The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) and with our own Carye Duffin the current board chair, we at CIEE are proud supporters... keep reading

This month, the CIEE BridgeUSA Celebration Tour continued to its ninth stop in San Antonio, Texas, where host families, local businesses, and community and state supporters were recognized as champions... keep reading

Periodically, the BridgeUSA program (J-1 Visa) is critiqued by the media with a distinctly narrow focus on a handful of unhappy participants. The reality is that each year over 300,000... keep reading

CIEE senior leadership met with San Antonio city officials, community partners, and students to strengthen global engagement efforts and highlight the city’s role in international exchange.

Fourth stop of CIEE’s nationwide roadshow will recognize exceptional host employers, host families, and other supporters of international exchange in the Lone Star State The Council on International Educational Exchange... keep reading

The Wissel family of Lee’s Summit, Missouri opened their home to two international exchange students, Arthur and Justus, through the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA program. Over 10 months, they shared everyday American life — from football games to family dinners — and built bonds that transcended borders. This story shows how cultural exchange creates the next generation of global allies, one classroom at a time.

The 13th Annual CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) brought together senior leaders from industry, higher education, government, and think tanks to consider the theme “Leading Change in Global Internships.” Attendees... keep reading

This month, the CIEE BridgeUSA Celebration Tour continued in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where businesses and local community members were recognized as champions and critical leaders for BridgeUSA programs that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

CIEE senior leaders were in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina earlier this week as part of our three year-long celebration of the U.S. Department of State's BridgeUSA international exchange programs that... keep reading

Fifty exceptional international college students participating in the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Program learned skills for working across national and cultural barriers. The 11th Annual Ambassador Johnny and Angie Young... keep reading