Global Agriculture Initiative Continues for the 13th Year From March 21–29, the International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) at Missouri State University hosted a one-week agriculture-focused program as part of the Global Agriculture Initiative. Students from UniCesumar, a partner university in Brazil, participated in an immersive experience focused on hands-on … [Read more...] about UniCesumar Agriculture Program – Global Agriculture Initiative
In Spring 2026, the International Leadership and Training Center hosted its first Sports Camp Program from Japan. Over three weeks, university-level international students took part in an immersive experience focused on U.S. college athletics, English language learning, and cultural exchange. Exploring U.S. College Athletics Through Experience and Observation Students … [Read more...] about Sports Camp Program: A Three-Week Immersive Experience from Japan
In Spring 2026, the International Leadership and Training Center welcomed future teachers from Japan for a lively three-week Education Major Immersion Program focused on U.S. education, English language development, and cross-cultural exchange. Discovering U.S. Classrooms Participants experienced American education firsthand through visits to local primary and secondary … [Read more...] about Education Major Immersion Program: A Journey of Learning, Language, and Cultural Exchange
Missouri State University’s Foreign Language Institute proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of JPN 202 student Zane Wigton, who received the Japan Information Center (JIC) Award at the 40th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest, hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago on March 21, 2026. This prestigious competition, organized by the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Success: MSU Student Recognized at National Japanese Speech Contest
This summer, Missouri State University’s English Language Institute (ELI) is honored to once again host the Fulbright PDPI program (Programa de Desenvolvimento Profissional para Professores de Língua Inglesa nos EUA). As one of only eight institutions across the United States selected to offer this initiative, MSU is proud to welcome 41 English teachers from public schools … [Read more...] about Global Connections: Missouri State Embraces Brazilian Educators via Fulbright