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Aug. 12, 2019

New program helps Chinese scholars prepare for better careers

The new Global Leadership Program offers an immersive English environment and the opportunity to live and study like American students.

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Aug. 2, 2019

Alumnus from South Korea says Asian Affairs Center helped him stay connected with MU for past 20 years

"What the (Asian) Affairs Center does to connect with Asian countries helps professors research and network and provides students with cultural education," Yoon said.

International Programs faculty fellow opening

Published July 23, 2019

The Office of International Programs is looking to hire a part-time faculty fellow to work with Mary Stegmaier, interim vice provost, on specific projects involving strategic planning, international agreements and coordination of international activities across campus. The one-year position, with the possibility of renewal, provides for a course release and a month summer salary. If…

International students can now submit document requests in myStatus

Published July 15, 2019

The International Center's Document Request System has moved: Beginning July 15, all online document requests should be submitted through myStatus. The new system will continue to allow international students and scholars to request immigration-related documents and processes online. It also enables center staff to process documents more efficiently and ensures data accuracy through integration with…

SEVIS fees to increase starting June 24

Published June 12, 2019

The U.S. Student Exchange and Visitor Program recently announced changes to its fees. These changes will be implemented at midnight EDT on June 24, 2019, and will impact international students and scholars on specific visas. F-1/J-1 international students If you will apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, you are required to pay an I-901…

International Center awards more than $82,000 in study abroad scholarships for 2019

Published May 31, 2019

The International Center was pleased to award $82,680 in study abroad scholarships to 132 MU students studying abroad in 2019. Students have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships as part of the study abroad application process. Congratulations to all the recipients! International Center Scholarship Provides need-, merit- and diversity-based awards to students participating in…

Sponsored Student Program adds virtual advising sessions

Published May 24, 2019

Beginning June 4, the International Center's Sponsored Student Program will offer virtual advising sessions. These sessions are available to all incoming or current international sponsored students. Virtual advising sessions are held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Registration for virtual advising appointments is open now —…

University-related travel abroad must be registered in International Travel Registry

Published May 6, 2019

The University of Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations have been expanded to require that the following types of university-related travel be registered in the International Travel Registry: MU students participating on university-related international activities, including conducting research, attending conferences or participating in any university-contracted travel abroad. Faculty, staff and volunteers leading MU study abroad programs…

April 12, 2019

2019 Bond International Scholar Award recipients announced

The International Center is delighted to announce the fall 2019 and academic year 2019/20 Bond International Scholar Award recipients. This award is made possible by a generous endowment from the friends of retired U.S. Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond, in honor of his exemplary public service. The scholarship provides awards to MU undergraduate or graduate…

Welcome, Myle

Published April 4, 2019

The International Center is pleased to welcome Myle Duong as the new study abroad enrollment management coordinator. Originally from Iowa, Myle received her bachelor's degree in global marketing from the University of Northern Iowa. Currently, she is completing a master's degree in international higher education from Loyola University Chicago. Her passion for international education developed…