1/11/2023

What’s driving the international student boom at UM-Dearborn?

The university welcomed its biggest class of international students in 2022-23. What’s behind the surge — and is it a sign of things to come?...
10/11/2021

Welcoming Wolverines help connect international students to opportunities

Campus’ international student population is rebounding after a pandemic decline, thanks to students who share their positive experiences and to dedicated faculty and staff....
6/19/2019

Lecturer Amira Shourbaji is the latest UM-Dearborn faculty member to land a Fulbright

The English language proficiency instructor is used to helping international students adjust to life in a different country. Now, she’s preparing to walk a mile in their shoes. ...
9/14/2018

Francisco Javier López is named new Office of International Affairs director

He brings personal and professional experiences to the role, which he began Aug. 27....
4/18/2017

Journalism student Amber Ainsworth heads to Norway for a summer of international storytelling

Amber Ainsworth has loved telling stories ever since she was a little girl. And one day she hopes her stories will help change lives....
4/3/2017

UM-Dearborn adds global citizenship as university priority

UM-Dearborn adds global citizenship as a university priority to help focus on giving all students cultural experience opportunities....
4/3/2017

Course teaches business-focused cross-cultural communication

Lecturer Jill Plavcan created the campus course IMSE 517: Global Project Management four years ago, using her 20-plus years of experience in project management at an international level....
10/31/2016

Cultural connections: Student Christian Ledford lands fellowship to experience the Middle East

Christian Ledford saw the customs of the oldest independent state of the Arab world. He shared ideas with government representatives. And he enjoyed getting a new perspective on world affairs....
3/23/2015

Healthier communities, stronger partnerships: UM-Dearborn travels to Oman to discuss health in Arab communities and educational partnerships

College of Education, Health, and Human Services Dean Janine Janosky was among the experts who spoke at the Seventh International Conference on Health Issues in Arar Communities....
1/26/2015

The gold standard: ELPP receives five-year accreditation

Asaad Al Hadabi had mastered three English words weeks after he had arrived in the United States: Yes, no and hi. Three years later, the Omani student now strikes up conversations with strangers at the mall and takes business courses at University of Michi...