The Forum on Education Abroad

Beyond Polarization Residency Highlights Strategies for Building Understanding Across Difference

8/5/2026

Fifty education abroad professionals from across the globe gathered in Prague from July 7-10, 2026, for the Beyond Polarization Residency: Transforming Conflict into Collaboration.

Led by The Forum on Education Abroad in partnership with the Middlebury College Conflict Transformation Collaborative and hosted by AEP: Academic Experience in Prague, Czech Republic, the residency brought together professionals from universities, education abroad organizations, and related fields to explore how conflict transformation can strengthen education abroad practice.

The Forum Issues Comment on Proposed Rescission of International Education Programs Regulations

7/31/2026

The Forum on Education Abroad submitted the following formal comment expressing concerns about the Department of Education’s proposed rollback of rules governing Title VI and Fulbright-Hays programs.

The Forum on Education Abroad Launches First Chapter in Ireland

7/22/2026

New initiative aims to strengthen local engagement, expand membership, and deepen connections across The Forum's global community.

The Forum on Education Abroad is launching a pilot chapter model designed to strengthen member engagement, support local professional development, and expand opportunities for collaboration among education abroad professionals around the world.

The new Forum Chapter framework reflects The Forum's ongoing commitment to serving members where they are by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and leadership at the local and regional levels. Through in-country initiatives such as seminars, training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities, chapters will help extend the impact of The Forum's mission while remaining aligned with its strategic priorities and values.

The Forum Issues Comment on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance

7/13/2026

The Forum on Education Abroad submitted the following formal comment expressing concerns about the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposed changes to how federal grants are awarded.

Reflections from Accelerated Residency 2026

7/2/2026

From June 22–24, The Forum on Education Abroad’s Accelerated Residency 2026 brought together 32 education abroad professionals at Boston College for an immersive learning experience grounded in the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad.

Participants completed all six workshops of the Professional Certification Program, engaging with topics such as program design; health, safety and well-being; and student learning and development. Through activities such as interactive discussions and case study analyses, they gained new perspectives and practical strategies for applying the Standards while connecting with peers from across the field.

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Beyond Polarization Residency Highlights Strategies for Building Understanding Across Difference

The Forum Issues Comment on Proposed Rescission of International Education Programs Regulations

The Forum on Education Abroad Launches First Chapter in Ireland

The Forum Issues Comment on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance

Reflections from Accelerated Residency 2026