Conferences & Events

Keith Sherin Global Leaders: Study Abroad Information Session

December 14, 2023

Virtual

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET

This free webinar helps you prepare your students to embark on an extraordinary global journey with the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program! Designed to provide inclusive international opportunities for all students, the transformative three-to-four-week program is dedicated to fostering leadership skills among TRIO college students. The adventure awaits in the Netherlands from June 21 to July 15, 2024, and applications are now open.

Calling all TRIO Student Support Services and McNair staff: Join us for a session that goes beyond the ordinary. Discover the ins and outs of the application process, explore potential funding options, and gain success strategies to empower your students as they navigate the enriching study abroad experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your students’ global perspectives and leadership potential! Apply now for a summer like no other.

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Holly Hexter

2022 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Diversity and Inclusion, Student Success, and Sustainability 

November 18, 2022

Among the many travelers who experienced challenges this summer in reaching their destinations were the 15 TRIO students and alumni selected for the 2022 Keith Sherin Global Leaders program. When their international flight to Amsterdam could not be rebooked for four days, they pivoted to virtual learning and then made the most of their compressed stay in the Netherlands this summer. Ultimately, the short-term program, the first time abroad for most, made a huge impact. “I gained different perspectives as a student and from a different world point of view,” said Pooja Patel, a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant at the University of Kentucky. “I gained a lot of insight into what I am capable of becoming in the future.”
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