The University of San Diego is one of five institutions that will receive a Senator Paul Simon Award for excellence in integrating international education across all aspects of campus experience.
Named for the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, awards recognize outstanding and innovative achievements in campus internationalization. Simon was a strong supporter of international education and foreign language learning.
“USD is very proud of the enormous progress we have made to create and expand innovative programs that provide members of our campus community with enriching global experiences in nearly 50 countries across the globe,” said President Mary E. Lyons on Tuesday. “We are committed to the goal of graduating men and women who are truly global citizens with the competencies to navigate our world well.”
In addition to USD, Mount Holyoke College, North Central College, University of Delaware, and the University of Virginia will receive the 2015 “Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization” from NAFSA, an association of international educators.
“This year’s Simon Award winners are outstanding models for how higher education across the country can and must innovate to prepare our graduates for success in today’s increasingly complex and interdependent world,” said NAFSA executive director and CEO Marlene M. Johnson.
