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Stony Brook Recognized for Globalization Efforts
Stony Brook University has been awarded a prestigious 2018 Simon Award for Comprehensive
Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after
the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the award recognizes outstanding innovation
and accomplishment in integrating international education throughout all facets of
university and college campuses.
Photo: 2018 recipients of the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization
at the 2018 NAFSA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
“Internationalization supports the University’s ethos of excellence. It provides diversity
of perspectives and cultures, access to global research opportunities and promotes
academic idea exchange, while enhancing the University experience for students, faculty
and staff,” said Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. “It is an
honor to be recognized by NAFSA for these efforts. At the core is the vision and projects
laid out by the Office of Global Affairs, which has leveraged resources and engaged
faculty, staff, and students to brand the University as a world-class research institution
that offers well-rounded faculty and produces global-minded graduates. Our signature
international sites in Asia, Europe, and Africa have served as global gateways for
us to reach out to the local communities, and our strong collaborations with partner
universities around the world have enabled us to think and engage far beyond our New
York campuses.”
The Comprehensive Internationalization Award is granted to a limited number of institutions
each year and Stony Brook is one of only five recipients in 2018.
Dr. Jun Liu, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Dean of International Academic Programs
and Services led the process and is grateful for the prestigious recognition on behalf
of all at Stony Brook who have contributed to the excellence in international programs
and offerings.