Iraqi Scholars in the Diaspora Deliver University Courses in Iraq through New IIE-SRF Initiative
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
Thursday, January 5, 2017
CBC News on Syrian Professor in Saskatoon; IIE-SRF Applications Due January 9; "Scholars Breaking Boundaries": Iraq
Friday, September 22, 2017
Harvard's unwavering support for threatened scholars; IIE-SRF Selection Committee awards fellowships to 15 new scholars; Alumna from Syria to receive IIE Global Changemaker Award at annual gala; Molecular Psychiatry journal publishes work of alumna from Syria
Monday, January 30, 2017
“Scholars Breaking Boundaries”: Yemen; Free Speech Series at Pomona College to Feature IIE-SRF Scholars; IIE-SRF Co-Authors an Article in LASA Forum
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Science Op-Ed by Allan Goodman; Updates on IIE-SRF Partnerships in Germany; Call for IIE-SRF Applications
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