Diversity Abroad Names 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) & Global Student Leadership Award Recipients
Diversity Abroad honors the 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) awardees. The recipients have developed innovative practices and championed inclusive excellence, all with the aim toward preparing diverse students for academic and career success through equitable access to global education.
BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) and the 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, as well as students who represent Diversity Abroad's mission to diversify global education.
"Through the EDIIE Awards Diversity Abroad recognizes the institutions, organizations and individuals whose innovative work support equitable access to the benefits of global education that improve student academic success, interpersonal growth and career readiness. We congratulate the 2019 EDIIE Award recipients for their work to democratize global education and ultimately unlock the doors of opportunity the students they serve" says Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder of Diversity Abroad.
The awardees and their work will be recognized during the annual Awards Dinner at the 7th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference, Equity & Opportunity Through Inclusive Global Education, in Boston, MA on March 4, 2019.
ABOUT THE EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (EDIIE) AWARDS
Through the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Awards, Diversity Abroad celebrates outstanding institutions, organizations, professionals and students. The awardees have developed innovative practices, conducted original research, and championed inclusive excellence, all with an aim toward preparing diverse and underrepresented students for success through equitable access to global education and cultural exchange opportunities. The awards are divided into Institutional/Organizational Awards, Individual Professional Awards, and Student Awards. This year's winners are:
EDIIE INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS:
Diversity & Inclusion Champion: University of California, Davis (UCD) Study Abroad in Partnership with Child Family Health International
Organizational Excellence: State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego
Student Engagement & Success: Democracy Prep Public Schools, Global Citizens Program
Outreach, Marketing & Recruitment: The University of Auckland
EDIIE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
Leadership (10+ years experience): Shigeru Nic Sakurai, University of Maryland, College Park
Rising Star (2-10 years experience): Becca AbuRakia-Einhorn, Gallaudet University
GLOBAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD:
Graduate Student: Katrina Joy Harrison, University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Student: Nam Nguyen, Washington State University
Full details about each recipient and student award winners are available at http://www.diversitynetwork.org/news/
ABOUT DIVERSITY ABROAD:
Diversity Abroad's member network is the leading professional consortium of educational institutions, government agencies, for-profit and non-profit organizations who share Diversity Abroad's vision that the next generation of young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and global acumen to thrive in the 21st century interconnected world and global workforce.
SOURCE Diversity Abroad
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