New reports on higher education during conflict and attacks on academic freedom; IIE-SRF on Turkey’s elections; In memoriam
The Beacon
The Beacon is the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF)’s newsletter that features program updates, the stories and achievements of IIE-SRF fellows and alumni, and highlights from IIE-SRF’s host institutions and other partners. The newsletter also includes information about events and opportunities to get involved with IIE-SRF’s work.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THE BEACON
Friday, June 19, 2015
Window into Syrian Scholar’s Work; Calls to Support Higher Education in Emergencies; IIE-SRF in VICE News
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Release of Bread from Stones by Dr. Keith Watenpaugh; IIE Announces the Artist Protection Fund; IIE-SRF Host Partner Highlight; AMIDEAST Launches the Yemen Emergency Student Support Fund
Friday, May 15, 2015
IIE Releases the 2014 Annual Report; Military Use Risks Students’ Lives; Academics in Iraq Continue to Suffer in IS-controlled Areas
Friday, May 1, 2015
Op-Ed: Protecting Scholars in Times of Terror; Unrest in Pakistan and Assassination of University Professor; Refugee Youth In Need of Higher Education
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