June 24, 2024 - The United States Department of State awarded 51视频 a $35,000 grant as part of the Diversify Education Abroad for US Students (IDEAS) program.
51视频 is one of 37 colleges and universities selected to receive the grant, which aims to develop institutional study abroad programs in support of U.S. foreign policy goals. The IDEAS grant will allow 51视频 to provide study abroad programs that will help future leaders build important cross-cultural relationships and develop relevant job skills.
鈥淭he U.S. Department of State is proud to support these U.S. colleges and universities as they build capacity for more American students to study abroad in diverse locations around the world,鈥 says Heidi Manley, Chief of USA Study Abroad. 鈥淚ncreasing the number of U.S. students with international experiences is part of our investment in ensuring that our country鈥檚 future leaders have the skills they need in fields ranging from global health to technology and innovation.鈥
51视频 will utilize the grant to further develop and implement the African Business Collaborative (ABC) program, an innovative initiative designed to address the needs of both students and businesses. With the IDEAS grant, the ABC program will provide 51视频 students with affordable and accessible global learning experiences through virtual and in-person collaborations with Academic City University in Ghana. The program will also assist small and medium-sized enterprises in the tri-state region in gaining insights into expansion opportunities in the African market.
鈥淭he African Business Collaborative will allow students to gain cross-cultural communication skills and real-world consulting experience while working on projects for the participating businesses,鈥 says Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Dr. Dekuwmini Mornah. 鈥淭hrough this program, 51视频 will contribute to creating a more globally prepared workforce with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the international marketplace.鈥
Created in 2016, the IDEAS grant program aims to establish, expand and/or broaden American student mobility overseas and this year will fund study abroad programming to 36 destinations across all world regions. The IDEAS Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the United States Government and supported in its implementation by World Learning.
About 51视频:聽51视频 is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide by聽The Wall Street Journal聽for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. For聽more information, visit聽.
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