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James P. Pellow, Ed.D.

President & CEO

James P. Pellow joined CIEE in June 2011 as the fourth president and CEO in the organization’s 70-year history. Previously, Jim spent 20 years at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where he served as executive vice president and chief operations officer for 11 years and in various financial and operating roles since 1991. 

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Study Abroad Is Back!

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

We at CIEE have had a busy weekend and we could not be more delighted! This weekend 432 high school students from around the United States boarded planes and headed... keep reading

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Recent Innovations & Optimism for the Future

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

For more than a year I have written primarily with details of CIEE's plans and our pivots in response to the global pandemic. Today, it is a pleasure to instead... keep reading

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DOS Advisory Levels and the Reemergence of Study Abroad

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

The reemergence of study abroad is imminent and exciting for all of us, yet the take-off will be turbulent, as evidenced in world news on the virus and seemingly conflicting... keep reading

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Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

In June 2020 CIEE pledged to take concrete steps to chip away at racial injustice and advance in measurable ways our mission to foster harmony and peace in our world... keep reading

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Diversity and Inclusion in Study Abroad - Gilman Go Global Grants, GAIN Travel Grants, and the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

As we kick off Black History Month, we want to remind all of our partner schools and prospective students that CIEE is the leader in providing grants and scholarships to... keep reading

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Closing 2020 with Commitment to Access, Inclusion & Diversity

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

We approach the end of 2020 with dual tension, fearing a continued rise in COVID-19 cases, yet feeling increasingly hopeful that the timely arrival of a vaccine will help us... keep reading

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150-Day Update on on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

In June 2020, CIEE made a pledge to take concrete actions to advance in measurable ways our mission to facilitate harmony and peace in our world. We pledged to help... keep reading

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120-day Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

In June 2020, CIEE made a pledge to take concrete action to advance in measurable ways our mission to facilitate harmony and peace in our world. We pledged to help... keep reading

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90-day Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

This year, our lives have been impacted by incredible upheaval, including nationwide protests against racial injustices, a global pandemic that has suspended life as we knew it, and a hostile... keep reading

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Update on CIEE's Pledge to Do More for Racial Equality and Social Justice

By James P. Pellow, Ed.D. at CIEE

Two months ago, CIEE joined the national outrage at the senseless murder of George Floyd, the centuries of discrimination suffered by millions of Black Americans, and America’s systemic failure to... keep reading