Welcome to CIED
The Center for Intercultural Education and Development was founded in 1981 and is recognized as a leader in educational exchange programs for people around the world ranging from youth to senior business and public policy officials. CIED programs tap into the distinguished academic resources of the University and the Center has more than 35 years’ expertise in educational experiences that forge intercultural understanding and prepare global citizens to lead, serve, and change the world.
Youth Ambassadors Caribbean 2025: Building Leadership and Friendship Across the Americas
September 5th, 2025
In August 2025, 30 young leaders from across the Caribbean traveled to the United States to participate in the Youth Ambassadors (YA) Caribbean exchange, a 14-day program designed to strengthen…
Georgetown University Hosts MEPI Student Leaders Accelerator Workshop in Amman
September 3rd, 2025
Georgetown University convened the Student Leaders Program (SLP) Accelerator Workshop in Amman, Jordan, bringing together 67 alumni from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
Language in Uniform: Teresita Eldredge Advances English Language Capacity for the Honduran National Police
July 23rd, 2025
In Honduras, a newly developed English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum is helping police officers build the foundational language skills…
From Madrid to Washington: Comillas Students Explore Global Affairs at Georgetown
June 24th, 2025
Georgetown University was proud to welcome a cohort of 21 Master’s students in International Affairs from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Madrid, Spain) for a two-week academic program titled…
