Drawings of Damascus; An Assault on Higher Education; Supporting Education in Crisis
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, March 27, 2015
Supporting higher education in crisis; a Balkan scholar’s book on borders and identity; partners from Norway to Washington
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Kenyan scholar’s work focused on peace building among youth; Jordan’s generous assistance supporting threatened scholars; IIE-SRF’s top academic fields of study in 2014
Friday, February 6, 2015
IIE-SRF Chairman inducted to the Rutgers Board of Governors; Interview with Iraqi alumna; 80+ years partnering with Harvard University
Thursday, January 8, 2015
February 2 application deadline; IIE-SRF interview with Turkish media; press on higher education in the Middle East; GCPEA guidelines
About Us
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