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.
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.
MIIS Adds New Portuguese Language Track for Translation and Localization Management Degree
Responding to a growing need for translation and localization professionals in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market, the Monterey Institute announced the launch of a new Portuguese language track for its Translation and Localization Management degree program.
41 Students from 17 Countries Attend Annual Cross-Cultural Retreat
Professor Peter Grothe’s annual all-day cross-cultural retreat in Big Sur attracted 41 students from 17 countries and four continents this year, many from his popular intercultural communication course.
New “International Friendship Program” Has Successful Launch
The Monterey Institute recently launched the MIIS International Friendship Program, matching interested international students with enthusiastic local families, and opening up the world for all involved.
Information Fair Helps New Students Get Established in Monterey
Thirty-two local businesses and student service providers participated in the second annual Student Information Fair, which drew a large crowd on a sunny afternoon at the Monterey Institute’s downtown campus.
New Class Includes Citizens of 33 Countries, Speakers of 22 Native Languages
The Monterey Institute’s downtown campus is buzzing this week as a new and typically diverse class arrives to begin their MIIS experience.
MIIS Students Dominate Field of Candidates Selected for Prestigious UN Fellowship
Nine out 16 graduate students chosen worldwide for the prestigious 2011 Translation and Terminology Fellowships at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva come from the Monterey Institute.