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Posted on May 18, 2012 - in International Education, Education
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The Muskie Eurasia Map shows the impact of alumni across the region.

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship, the Muskie Eurasia Map highlights the widespread successes and community engagement of Muskie alumni.

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Teacher Appreciation Day: Profile of a Dedicated Teacher Committed to Global Edu

“Global Education is important because it’s required to help students find meaningful learning that will fit the changing context of a globalized world. It will prepare them for a future we...

Posted on May 4, 2012 - in International Education, Education, Youth
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IREX is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2012 Cultural Passport to America competition for the Global UGRAD-Pakistan program. Maria (Shawnee State University), Nadir (Dillard...

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An Iraqi man uses a computer.

Every year, nearly 2000 students graduate from the University of Technology (UT) in Baghdad with practical degrees in engineering and applied science. Yet many Iraqi graduates, doubly affected by...

Posted on April 24, 2012 - in International Education, Education
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Azerbaijan recently appointed Elin Suleymanov as its Ambassador to the United States. A Muskie alumnus who received a Masters degree at the University of Toledo in 1994, Suleymanov has dedicated...

Posted on April 23, 2012 - in International Education, Education
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Global UGRAD students have been busy documenting their diverse experiences since they arrived in the United States in August 2011. The IREX Global UGRAD Team extends its congratulations to three...

Posted on April 22, 2012 - in Civil Society Strengthening, Education
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During her visit to the United States, Essie volunteered at the Center for Hard

As the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) nears, an issue looms large in the minds of many: whether countries, communities, and world leaders have the political will to...

Posted on April 19, 2012 - Amy Ahearn in Basic Education Development, Education
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Much environmental research starts with a problem, such as species extinction, global warming, or erosion. In honor of Earth Day, IREX is pleased share a story of two physics teachers from India...

A Milestone But Not a Finish Line: 20 Years of Muskie

Right now, nearly 5,000 leaders in cities, towns, and villages across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus are working to advance democracy, spur economic growth, reduce poverty, improve...