International Education Week
Join LMU in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2025 from November 17 - 21. IEW highlights LMU’s commitment to global learning for all, the value of intercultural exchange, and our collective drive to contribute meaningfully as members of the global community.
About International Education Week
We're looking forward to International Education Week (IEW) 2025, November 17-21! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
Featured Events
Office for International Students and Scholars Library Exhibit
Nov. 17-21, William H. Hannon Library
Friendsgiving Dinner
Nov. 18, The Hill (Malone 460), 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
International Engagement Fair at Wellness Wednesday
Nov. 19, St. Robert's Grass, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
International Education Stories
Award-Winning Gilman Incentive Grant Expands Access to International Education
This past spring, LMU received the Institute of International Education’s Andrew Heiskell Award for developing the Gilman Incentive Grant, an initiative to encourage students to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship.
Cultural Exchange Sparks Study Abroad Journey
Claire Butcher '25, international relations and Asian Pacific studies double major, was inspired to study in South Korea after meeting international students.
First to Go Abroad Program Provides Enriching Global Experiences
For Xion Nelson ‘25, the First to Go program has deeply enriched her college experience, providing her with chances to study abroad and making her more well-rounded intellectually and professionally.
Student Champions for International Community
For Valentina Leiva '26, a double major from Argentina, LMU has been about connections, growth, and now she wants to bring back the International Student Association.
OISS Staff Member Named Advocate of the Year
Chimin Lee Metzler, associate director in the Office for International Students and Scholars, was honored this summer with the 2024 Advocate of the Year Award by the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA).