Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization

The Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that are making significant, well-planned, well-executed, and well-documented progress toward comprehensive internationalization—especially those using innovative and creative approaches. There are two categories in which an institution can receive a Simon Award, Comprehensive and Spotlight.

2021 Winning Institutions

Comprehensive Award

The Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization is granted to a limited number of institutions each year - usually no more than five. The award recognizes overall excellence in internationalization efforts as evidenced in mission, strategies, programs, and results.

Spotlight Award

The NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award is presented to no more than three institutions that highlight innovative internationalization programs and initiatives.

Indiana University for its Global Gateway for Teachers program
Miami Dade College for its Educate Tomorrow Abroad program
University of North Carolina Wilmington for its First-Year Spring Admit (FYSA) in the UK program

Past Award Winners

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Profiles of Success

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