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.
Celebrating Midwest Great Lakes Alumni: From America to the World
January 16th, 2026
From Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, alumni have carried the values and perspectives of this unique region into classrooms and communities worldwide.…
Argentine Delegation Explores U.S. Politics at Georgetown
November 18th, 2025
From November 10-12, 2025, CIED’s Gateway Programs welcomed young officials and legislators from Argentina through FEPESNA for the Politics and Governance in the Contemporary U.S.A. program. Over…
Virtual Educators Celebrating Global Connections and Innovation
October 2nd, 2025
English Language Programs launched the Virtual Educator Impact Exchange, a groundbreaking two-week initiative that spotlighted the transformative power of educational technology in global language…
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…
