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This special episode of the show focuses on the history and evolution of the field of international education; the current state of student exchanges between China and the U.S.; and also the important role of leadership and mentoring in the field. Today’s guest, Peggy Blumenthal, has been at the forefront of the field, helping shape numerous programs and guiding generations of international education professionals in their work. Peggy currently serves as the Senior Counselor to the President of the Institute of International Education (IIE), and previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Institute. Before joining IIE, Peggy served as Assistant Director of Stanford University's Overseas Studies and then as Coordinator of Graduate Services/Fellowships for the University of Hawaii's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. An expert on educational exchanges between the US and China, her earlier work focused on the development of U.S.-China exchanges as a staff member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the Asia Society's China Council.
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IIE's Scholar Rescue Fund
IIE's Emergency Student Fund
Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
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