Andrew Heiskell Award

The University of Kentucky won the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education for the Discover Germany-Discover USA program.  Issued by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Andrew Heiskell Award honors initiatives in international higher education among IIE's association of more than 1,100 member institutions. The awards showcase the most innovative models for international partnership programs, study abroad and internationalizing the campus, with emphasis on programs that remove institutional barriers and broaden the base of international teaching and learning on campus.  Read more on UKNow.

Education Abroad Fair Will Showcase Opportunities in International Education

The Spring 2012 Education Abroad Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Student Center Grand Ballroom.

The fair will showcase multiple different avenues for UK students hoping to gain international experience, including opportunities in study abroad, research abroad, international internships, as well as service learning and teaching abroad. From 10-11a.m., the doors will open early to welcome UK faculty members who are interested in learning about teaching abroad opportunities.  Read more on UKNow.