Northern Kentucky University gets US grant to expand study abroad programs

Study in US: The IDEAS grant program aims to establish, expand and/or broaden American student mobility overseas. The program was created in 2016.

Northern Kentucky University has received a $35,000 grant from the United States Department of State as part of the Diversify Education Abroad for US Students (IDEAS) program.

Heidi Manley, Chief of USA Study Abroad said “The U.S. Department of State is proud to support these U.S. colleges and universities as they build capacity for more American students to study abroad in diverse locations around the world," as reported by NKY Tribune.

“Increasing the number of U.S. students with international experiences is part of our investment in ensuring that our country’s future leaders have the skills they need in fields ranging from global health to technology and innovation," added Heidi Manley.

The university will use the grant to further develop and implement the African Business Collaborative (ABC) program to provide NKU students with affordable and accessible global learning experiences through virtual and in-person collaborations with Academic City University in Ghana. The program is an innovative initiative designed to address the needs of both students and businesses. The program will also assist small and mid-size businesses in gaining insights into expansion opportunities in the African market.

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Dr. Dekuwmini Mornah said, “The African Business Collaborative will allow students to gain cross-cultural communication skills and real-world consulting experience while working on projects for the participating businesses. Through this program, NKU will contribute to creating a more globally prepared workforce with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the international marketplace.”

37 institutes get grants by United States Department of State

The State Department recently gave 37 grants to U.S. higher learning institutions to expand opportunities for American students to study abroad. The grant was totalled at $1.3 million.

The other institutes which received the grant are -  

1. Alamo Colleges District, Texas
2. Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York
3. Colorado Mountain College
4. Guilford Technical Community College, N.C.
5. Highline College, Wash.
6. Iona University in Connecticut
7. Iowa State University and the state's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
8. Joliet Junior College, Ill.
9. Kentucky State University
10. Maryland's Coppin State University
11. Fort Valley State University, Ga.
12. Iowa's Kirkwood Community College
13. Livingstone College, N.C.
14. Marshall University, W.V.
15. Polk State College in Florida
16. Shippensburg University, Penn.
17. Community College of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania
18. Utah's Snow College
19. Southern Utah University
20. Miami Dade College in Florida
21. Ohio's Miami University
22. Northern Michigan University
23. Oregon State University
24. State University of New York at Oswego
25. Ohio's University of Dayton
26. University of Tennessee
27. University of the District of Columbia
28. University of Wyoming
29. University of Tulsa in Oklahoma
30. Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts
31. University of Georgia
32. University of Maryland College Park
33. University of Missouri
34. University of Nebraska Omaha
35. University of North Texas at Dallas
36. University of South Florida

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