GEO News 2024-25
December 19, 2024
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Eight VCU students awarded Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad
Eight students are recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship which will assist with study abroad opportunities that enable students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad.
November 15, 2024
International Education Week highlights how VCU welcomes and fosters global learning
The slate of events during the week of Nov. 18 touches on study abroad, new VCU students, diverse cuisine and more as the university celebrates International Education Week.
October 29, 2024
Global Learning Student Retreat forges student connections
VCU domestic and international students deepen connections while exploring VCU's Rice Rivers Center at the inaugural student retreat.
October 10, 2024
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Global Learning Fall Fair '24
VCU Rams gathered in the Commons Plaza to learn more about the UNlimited opportunities to study abroad, and welcome new international students.
September 20, 2024
International students are welcomed to VCU, returning students wecomed back
VCU 's international students are welcomed for fall 2024, while returning students are welcomed back through Weeks of Welcome activities.
September 18, 2024
Global Learning Fair this month highlights both directions of international education at VCU
Sponsored by the Global Education Office, the Sept. 23-25 program features geographic diversity on campus and study abroad opportunities for students.
September 13, 2024
GEO’s Global Learning Program Development Awards fund innovative projects
VCU faculty and staff were awarded grants for 14 projects through the 2024-25 Global Learning Program Development Awards. The awards are granted in an effort to assist in the development of new and innovative global learning programs including education abroad, domestic study away with a global focus, or virtual exchange.
August 19, 2024
Global Education Office engages senior internationalization strategist
Paulo Zagalo-Melo, Ph.D., senior internationalization strategist, brought to GEO as a consultant to support international student enrollment and partnership efforts at VCU.
August 8, 2024
Fall 2024 Global Initiatives Master Class Series focuses on global engagement strategies
Second workshop series offers insight regarding increasing student success and impact throughout the university.
August 5, 2024
VCU partnership helps refugees resume their academic and career paths
The Global Education Office and the nonprofit ReEstablish Richmond are a conduit for newcomers to have their foreign credentials evaluated and to develop their language skills.
July 31, 2024
Summer internship on Italian island offers a bit of la dolce vita for VCU undergrad Maya Aboulhosn
The marketing major spent a month working on social media content for a hotel while completing her minor in psychology.