MIIS Welcomes One of Its Largest Classes Ever, Launches Three New Degree Programs
One of the largest incoming classes in the history of the Monterey Institute—420 students—gathered on campus for orientation this week.
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Unique English Language and Culture Program at MIIS Highlighted by Monterey Herald
A unique English language and culture program at the Monterey Institute for a group of undergraduate students from the University of Shimane in Japan was featured in the Sunday edition of the Monterey Herald.
Many MIIS Students Spent Summer in Monterey Learning New Languages
A number of Monterey Institute students stayed in town this summer to participate in the renowned MIIS Summer Intensive Language Program, with some adding a third or fourth language to their resumes.
Pioneering Author & Advocate Myra Goodman of Earthbound Farm to Speak at Commencement
Myra Goodman, co-founder of leading organic grower Earthbound Farm, will be the featured speaker at the Monterey Institute’s spring commencement ceremony on May 19.
Professor Peter Shaw Wins Leslie Eliason Excellence in Teaching Award
Peter Shaw, professor of pedagogical magic (and English), is the winner of the seventh annual Leslie Eliason Excellence in Teaching Award at the Monterey Institute.
Record Number of MIIS Students Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Six students from the Monterey Institute will receive U.S. Fulbright scholarship awards for the 2012-2013 academic year, the most in the Institute’s 57-year history.
“Babel No More” Author Michael Erard to Lecture on Language Super-Learners
Michael Erard, author of “Babel No More: The Search for the World’s Most Extraordinary Language Learners,” will talk about his search for world’s best language learners at a May 2 public lecture at MIIS.
25th Annual International Bazaar Showcases Diverse Cultures and Flavors of MIIS
For 25 years, Monterey Institute students have embraced the opportunity to share their food and culture with the larger MIIS community at the annual International Bazaar.
MIIS Ranks Third in Nation for Peace Corps Master’s International Participation
The Peace Corps’ latest rankings place the Monterey Institute in a tie for third in the nation in terms of the number of students enrolled through the Peace Corps Master’s International program.
Record Number of Employers Seeking to Hire MIIS Graduates at Annual Career Fair
A record 109 employers participated in the annual Career Fair for students and alumni of the Monterey Institute of International Studies on February 24