The 2016 names the 91探花 a leader in global student engagement. The report was released Monday by the Institute for International Education. Global engagement is integral to the 91探花student experience, also known as the Husky Experience. 91探花graduates leave with a global perspective, the ability to navigate and thrive within diverse communities and workplaces, and an appreciation for the value of diversity.
Ranked 20th in the nation among institutions awarding credit for study abroad, the 91探花offers leading-edge international learning opportunities that match the goals and interests of its diverse student community. Many students study abroad on faculty-led programs, where the expertise of 91探花professors and a supportive community of fellow students further enhances the experience. Looking forward, the 91探花is aiming to further increase access to global learning for all students through continuous improvement of its high-quality programming and by providing specialized advising and financial support to students from communities underrepresented in study abroad.
The report also recognizes the UW鈥檚 global diversity, ranking it 10th in the nation among institutions hosting international students.
鈥淭he 91探花campus community is enriched by the global and cultural diversity of its students, faculty and staff,鈥� said Jeff Riedinger, the UW鈥檚 vice provost for global affairs. 鈥淗osting international students from around the world on our campuses offers students from overseas an outstanding education at the world鈥檚 most innovative public university and enhances the educational experience for all.
鈥淲ith a mission of education, discovery and public service, the 91探花believes in the importance of fostering global connections and understanding for our students 鈥� and our community. This work supports our commitment to equity, access and excellence, and will help to build a better future for us all.鈥�
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CONTACT: Sara Stubbs, 91探花Office of Global Affairs; 206-616-8427, sem42@uw.edu