international education programs

NASA says astronauts aboard the International Space Station will answer questions from students in Florida in a live educational link-up. The event is part of the agency's ongoing outreach program, which connects schoolchildren with astronauts in orbit to promote science, technology, engineering and math education and inspire the next generation of explorers.

The World Affairs Council community is marking the addition of Laura Thornton, with a welcome announcement carried by outlets including the Post and Courier. Thornton, known for her work in international democracy and governance programs, joins the organization in a new role. The appointment is drawing attention among foreign-policy and civic-education circles following the announcement.

Students from Denver Public Schools took a special trip through Denver International Airport to see the airport's art collection, framed as 'the destination was their art'. The visit highlighted the airport's public art program and gave students a chance to experience the artworks up close. Local coverage presented it as a positive educational outing connecting classroom learning with the airport's well-known art displays.

The University of Miami's Patti and Allan Herbert Business School has earned top United States rankings for its graduate programs and climbed sharply in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027. The jump reflects the school's growing strength in international trade education and its standing among leading business programs globally.

North Carolina A&T State University has launched Aggie Media, a new initiative aimed at advancing multimedia education and extending the university's global reach. The program is expected to expand hands-on training opportunities for students in media fields and raise the institution's international profile.

Pomona College in Claremont, California has announced a $530 million campaign aimed at expanding student access, strengthening academic excellence and broadening global education opportunities. The initiative is one of the largest fundraising efforts in the liberal arts college's history and will direct resources toward financial aid, academic programs and international study, as the institution seeks to widen opportunity for students.

Gettysburg College reports that students and alumni took part in an anthropology field program in France, working together on archaeological digs to broaden their education beyond the classroom. The initiative emphasizes hands-on teamwork and international learning, with participants gaining practical excavation experience as part of the college's efforts to expand global opportunities for its anthropology students.

An internationally acclaimed guitar duo gave a performance at North Valley Music School in Whitefish, Montana. The event brought world-class classical guitar to the local community venue, which hosts concerts and music education programs year-round. It stands out as a rare chance for residents to hear internationally touring musicians in an intimate small-city setting.

Two River Times reports on fashion interns who are gaining hands-on industry experience while also learning about the global impact of the fashion world. The piece highlights how internship programs increasingly combine practical skills training with education on the industry's wider economic, cultural and environmental footprint, offering young entrants a broader view of the field they are joining.