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Unit: International Engagement
Vice President Levester Johnson elected chair of the board of directors for the Institute for Study Abroad
Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson, vice president for Student Affairs at Illinois State University, has been named chair of the board of directors for the Institute for Study Abroad.
Illinois State University celebrates global learning during International Education Week
Illinois State University celebrated International Education Week (IEW) from November 3–7, 2025, highlighting the value of global learning and international exchange.
OIE Executive Director Roopa Rawjee receives prestigious Fulbright and NAFSA awards
Dr. Roopa Rawjee, executive director of the Office of International Engagement (OIE), recently returned from France after participating in the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award program—only to discover that she would soon be honored again, this time by her peers at the NAFSA Region V Conference with the Patti Jones Award for Outstanding Leadership.
Pathway impact: Global Redbirds soaring
Pathway Programs provide promising international students who do not fully meet traditional admission requirements an opportunity to join Illinois State.
Go beyond Normal: Fall 2025 Study Abroad Fair
On October 22, the Study Abroad Office held its annual fall fair, which welcomed over 30 partners and resources from across campus and the world.
Redbirds to take agribusiness global again: Help students compete on the world stage
Illinois State’s student team has been actively pursuing multiple funding avenues to support its upcoming participation in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Student Case Competition in Ireland. With partial funding already secured, participants are now seeking to raise $8,000 through this Hatch campaign to close the remaining gap and ensure all five team members can participate this semester.
Developing key partnerships: Office of International Engagement and Athletics
Athletics and the Office of International Engagement (OIE) are strengthening their partnership to better serve Illinois State University’s growing international student-athlete community.
Office of International Engagement Celebrates Homecoming Week with Cultural Banner Display
During Homecoming Week, the Office of International Engagement invited students, faculty, and staff to take part in a fun and creative project: a collaborative banner celebrating Illinois State University’s international community.
Make a lasting impact by mentoring a Redbird student
Career Services invites you to join the Alumni Mentor Network, where your experience becomes a powerful tool for student success.
