BERKELEY, CA—NOVEMBER 7, 2023: Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the
Fund for Education Abroad has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Excellence
in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) in the
Institutional/Organizational Champion award category.
“Each year, Diversity Abroad recognizes institutions, organizations, and individuals
implementing strategies that tackle underlying inequities in global education and
striving to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of global education. We
congratulate the 2023 EDIIE Award recipients for their tireless efforts to advance
access to and sense of belonging in global education for the students they serve,”
says Lily Lopez-McGee, Executive Director of Diversity Abroad.
Institutional/Organizational Champion Award: Fund for Education Abroad
“We are honored to receive the Organizational Champion Award, which recognizes
FEA’s impact in making education abroad accessible to students. We are grateful to
Diversity Abroad for acknowledging the work we have done, and we are humbled by
the dedication of people from international education as well as many other sectors
to our mission. This award also serves as a driver in our continued work, reminding us
that as education abroad evolves, we must do all we can to ensure we are fostering
diversity and inclusion in international education by supporting students and by
supporting each other.” – Angela Schaffer, Executive Director, Fund for Education
Abroad.
The Fund for Education Abroad was recognized for their work during the annual
Awards Gala & Dinner at Global Inclusion 2023, the 11th Annual Diversity Abroad
Conference.
ABOUT THE EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION (EDIIE) AWARDS
Through the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Awards,
Diversity Abroad celebrates outstanding institutions, organizations, individuals, and
students who have developed inclusive practices that increase access, foster diversity
and inclusion in international education and promote an inclusive environment for
international students on campus.
ABOUT DIVERSITY ABROAD:
Diversity Abroad is the leading membership organization that inspires and supports
educators, policy makers, industry professionals and other stakeholders in leveraging
global educational programs to support the academic success, interpersonal
development and career readiness of students from diverse and underrepresented
backgrounds