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Designs for Life
Juan Andrés Rujana, a recent graduate from Venezuela, leads with empathy as he works to improve life for others.
ISSS STEM OPT Application Is Moving to MyISSS
ISSS's STEM OPT application and reporting process has moved to MyISSS.
University Emergency Grant Assistance Now Available
University emergency grants (including Federal COVID relief funds) are now available for international students who have experienced financial hardship due to factors related to the pandemic.
Welcoming International Students Back to Campus
International students had to make difficult choices due to the pandemic. As campus returns, these students were quick to come to campus.
Announcing the Fall 2020 Virtual ISSS Intercultural Workshop Series
International Student and Scholar Services is pleased to announce the ISSS Intercultural Workshop Series for Fall 2021.
Announcing ISSS’s Office Hours and Advising Services for the Start of the Fall 2021
Starting Wednesday, September 8, the ISSS staff is returning to campus.
U.S. Departments of Education and State Issue Joint “Commitment to International Education”
Good news! Last week, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State issued a new joint statement of principles in support of international education at the EducationUSA 2021 Forum.
Black Identifying International Student Community and Leadership Award Available
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) has two $1,000 scholarships to award from the Twin Cities International Student Scholarship Fund on behalf of Kabir Mohamed’s work around equity and inclusion.
Supporting India’s Transgender and Non-Binary Communities
PhD candidate Sayan Bhattacharya raised emergency funds for the transgender and non-binary communities in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Embracing the “Giant Salad Bowl” of Diversity in the U.S.
In her three years on campus, Seoyeon has worked hard to ensure all students with marginalized identities feel welcome.