DA Global hosted a virtual panel, “Resilience in Action,” where higher education leaders discussed the impact of recent executive orders from the second Trump administration on DEIA initiatives and immigration policies. The panelists shared strategies to navigate these changes while maintaining inclusive practices and securing federal funding. This article highlights key challenges, institutional responses, and the ongoing commitment to expanding global opportunities for students.
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FAQ’s: Announcing DA Global Access Network
Learn more about our evolution to the Global Access Network.
DA Global Announces the Global Impact Conference
DA Global proudly introduces the Global Impact Conference, an evolution of its flagship event, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to international education. This premier gathering will bring together global educators, student success professionals, and diversity leaders to explore innovative strategies that drive academic, career, and personal success.
Announcing DA Global Access Network
To better align with our expanded mission and reflect the full scope of our work, we are thrilled to announce that Diversity Abroad is now DA Global Access Network, or simply DA Global. Our new name embraces our broader focus on aligning international education with higher education’s student success goals, while reaffirming our commitment to inclusive global education.
What does it mean to support underrepresented students in the study abroad field?
The rise in LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled students studying abroad highlights the need for improved, equitable support systems from educators to ensure accessibility and inclusivity throughout their educational journey.
Advancing the Work of DEI in International Education Through Thought Leadership and Research
August 30, 2023 SUMMARY: This thought piece emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in international education. It highlights the underrepresentation of scholars and organizations of color in thought leadership due to biases in academic...
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work in a Sustainable Way
AUTHORS: Kelly Trail | Allegiant Global Partners Ryan Lorenz | Academic Solutions Seth Weil | CEA CAPA Education Abroad Andrea Blue | Grand Valley State University This article was contributed by the 2022-2023 Diversity Abroad Community of Practice for Strategy &...
Creating a Culture of Wellness in the International Education Workplace
By Tiffany Komon and Stephanie Ramin | May 6, 2024 “Burnout”, “stress”, and “workplace anxiety”, are likely not new concepts to anyone reading this post. As co-authors and passionate international education professionals, our interest in this...
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Essential to the Future of International Education
Now more than ever, as a field and individually, we must be clear about our ‘why’ for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our why has to be more than ‘it’s the right thing to do’. It is–but it’s much more. In this article, Diversity Abroad CEO & Founder, Andrew Gordon, highlights the importance of the centering global inclusive excellence in the field of international education.
Exploring Disability Access Abroad through Smart (City) Programming
This session will share a case study of a unique short-term study abroad program that integrates the study of disability access and smart city technologies.