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.
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“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.
Taking the MIIS Torch to the Olympic Committee World Conference on Women and Sport
Three Monterey Institute students travelled to Los Angeles for a very special opportunity to practice simultaneous interpretation at the 5th International Olympic Committee World Conference on Women and Sport.
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
37 MIIS Students Heading Off to Immersive Learning Programs in 18 Countries
After intensive on-campus training, 37 Monterey Institute students are heading off to 18 different countries to gain professional experience in the field, staying on assignment for up to six months.
Winter Commencement Sees 88 Students from 16 Countries Graduate from MIIS
The Monterey Institute campus was filled with joy on Saturday, December 10 when 88 students from 16 countries celebrated their achievements with family and friends at winter commencement.
Milliken Foundation $500,000 Gift to Support MIIS Recruitment, Scholarship, Marketing
The Monterey Institute has received a $500,000 gift from the Milliken Foundation to support continuing efforts to attract top students to its “remarkable programs.”
Local High School Students Introduced to Different Languages, Cultures at MIIS Event
Eighty-six students from four local high schools took part a series of language- and culture-focused workshops at the Monterey Institute in an event marking International Education Week.
Professor Holly Mikkelson Receives American Translators Association’s Highest Award
At its annual conference last week, the American Translators Association (ATA) awarded its highest honor to Professor Holly Mikkelson of the Monterey Institute of International Studies.