SHOWNOTES
This special episode of the show focuses on the history and evolution of the field of international education; the current state of student exchanges between China and the U.S.; and also the important role of leadership and mentoring in the field. Today’s guest, Peggy Blumenthal, has been at the forefront of the field, helping shape numerous programs and guiding generations of international education professionals in their work. Peggy currently serves as the Senior Counselor to the President of the Institute of International Education (IIE), and previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Institute. Before joining IIE, Peggy served as Assistant Director of Stanford University's Overseas Studies and then as Coordinator of Graduate Services/Fellowships for the University of Hawaii's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. An expert on educational exchanges between the US and China, her earlier work focused on the development of U.S.-China exchanges as a staff member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the Asia Society's China Council.
Episode Themes:
Peggy’s personal journey of studying abroad in East Asia; her profound (and some funny!) moments of cultural immersion; and how this led to a lifelong dedication to a global career and in particular U.S.-China relations.
Key historical episodes in the field of international education, including the lesser-known Boxer Indemnity Scholarship Program of the early 1900s.
Families’ aspirations for a global education and student flows between the U.S. and China.
The escalating refugee crisis in Ukraine and the role of organizations like IIE in supporting scholars and students from different world regions
The importance of mentoring and key leadership advice for women as they grow in their careers.
Links to resources from this episode
IIE's Scholar Rescue Fund
IIE's Emergency Student Fund
Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
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