The Forum on Education Abroad

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.

July 13, 2026
Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments in response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Regulation for Federal
Financial Assistance (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)

To Whom It May Concern,

On behalf of The Forum on Education Abroad, I am writing to comment on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule dated May 29, 2026, titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.”

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.

Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026 in Boston Advances Fieldwide Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Real-World Response

7/1/2026

From June 24-26, education abroad professionals convened in Boston, Massachusetts, for the in-person portion of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management (Health & Safety Institute). Building on the momentum of the virtual Institute held the week prior, the Boston gathering offered participants an opportunity to deepen conversations, practice applied skills and collaborate in person around the evolving challenges shaping global education today.

From Virtual Dialogue to In-Person Application

Hosted at Boston College, the Institute brought together participants from across higher education, program providers, and risk management organizations to explore the theme of risk and resilience in a complex and rapidly changing global landscape.

5 Essential Tips for New Professionals in Education Abroad Risk Management

6/18/2026

Unlike many professions, there is no single degree or prescribed path that fully prepares education abroad risk managers for the work ahead. Instead, much of what professionals learn comes through experience: navigating real situations, building relationships, and developing instincts over time.

During the virtual Opening Plenary of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026, experienced practitioners reflected on their journeys into the field and offered candid advice for those just getting started.

Virtual Health & Safety Institute 2026 Highlights Risk, Resilience, and the Evolving Landscape of Education Abroad

6/18/2026

On Wednesday, June 17, education abroad professionals gathered for a full day of learning, dialogue, and collaboration at The Forum on Education Abroad’s Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management. The virtual program brought together more than 20 presenters across 12 sessions to explore how institutions are navigating an increasingly complex global environment.

“This Institute is an essential gathering for our field to come together in a moment of ongoing complexity and change,” said Amelia Dietrich, Forum event lead for the Institute, as well as Senior Director for Research & Publications and Managing Editor, Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. “Health, safety, and risk management are no longer standalone functions; they are central to how we design programs, support students, and sustain global engagement. By creating opportunities to share expertise, surface emerging challenges, and learn from one another, we are strengthening the collective capacity of our field to respond with resilience.”

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The Forum Issues Comment on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance

Reflections from Accelerated Residency 2026

Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026 in Boston Advances Fieldwide Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Real-World Response

5 Essential Tips for New Professionals in Education Abroad Risk Management

Virtual Health & Safety Institute 2026 Highlights Risk, Resilience, and the Evolving Landscape of Education Abroad