DIVERSITY ABROAD NAMES 2023 EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (EDIIE) & GLOBAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
SUMMARY: Diversity Abroad announces the 2023 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) awardees. The recipients have developed innovative practices, conducted original research, and championed inclusive excellence, all with the aim of preparing diverse students for academic and career success through equitable access to global education.
BERKELEY, CA | NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) and Global Student Leadership Awards. This year’s recipients have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence within international education on an individual, institutional, and organizational level and represent Diversity Abroad’s mission to diversify global education
“Each year, Diversity Abroad recognizes institutions, organizations, and individuals implementing strategies that tackle underlying inequities in global education and striving to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of global education. We congratulate the 2023 EDIIE Award recipients for their tireless efforts to advance access to and sense of belonging in global education for the students they serve,” says Lily Lopez-McGee, Executive Director of Diversity Abroad.
The awardees and their work were recognized during the annual Awards Gala & Dinner at Global Inclusion 2023, the 11th Annual Global Inclusion Conference
ABOUT THE EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (EDIIE) AWARDS
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Awards, Diversity Abroad celebrates outstanding institutions, organizations, individuals, and students who exemplify the vision and ideals of Diversity Abroad to support diversity & inclusive excellence in global education. This year’s winners are:
EDIIE INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS:
- Outreach, Marketing & Recruitment: Moravian University
- Student Engagement & Support: University of Illinois Chicago, Study Abroad Office
- Champion: Fund for Education Abroad
EDIIE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
- Inclusive Excellence in Teaching: Dr. David Wick, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
- Executive Leader: Dr. Anthony Pinder, Vice Provost for Internationalization & Equity, Emerson College
- Trailblazer (10+ years experience): Dr. Asabe Poloma, Associate Provost for Global Engagement, Brown College
- Carmen Hernández, Study Abroad Program Manager, Northwestern University
GLOBAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS:
- Undergraduate Student: Kei Takahashi, Juniata College
- Graduate Student: Timothy F. Bryson, University of Maryland College Park
Full details about each recipient and student award winners are available at https://conference.diversitynetwork.org/ediie-awards/
ABOUT DIVERSITY ABROAD:
Diversity Abroad is the leading membership organization that inspires and supports educators, policy makers, industry professionals and other stakeholders in leveraging global educational programs to support the academic success, interpersonal development and career readiness of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.