The term Internationalization at Home (IAH) was coined in Europe in response to the early results of the ERASMUS program. Although committed to the goal of increasing student mobility across national borders, European higher education leaders were nevertheless forced to acknowledge that the participation rate in study abroad programs was low and likely to remain…

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As universities continue to make the commitment toward internationalizing their campuses and their curriculums, it has become evident that there is no singular path toward internationalization. Comprehensive internationalization, as defined by the American Council on Education (ACE), is a strategic, coordinated process that seeks to align and integrate policies, programs, and initiatives to position colleges…

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More and more U.S. colleges and universities are looking to international students as a way to bolster their enrollment numbers, create diversity on campus, and increase the institution’s international reach and recognition. Approximately one million international students studied abroad in the U.S. last year through academic programs and optional practical training (OPT). According to the…

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Boca Raton, Florida February, 1, 2019 – American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA), a non-profit organization serving higher education institutions in the United States and around the world, has named Benjamin Shank as Chief Executive Officer.  “I’m thrilled to be collaborating with the talented team of executive leaders at AHEA and with higher education institution professionals to…

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Boca Raton, FL 02/13/19 – The American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) is proud to announce the launch of its website and corporate brand identity at AHEAlliance.org. AHEA’s mission is to promote and facilitate opportunities in higher education in order to enhance the international learning experience. AHEA benefits higher education institutions by promoting student enrollment growth,…

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