Madeline Corderman The Family Welcome Program, a partnership between local organizations, seeks to address accessibility barriers to English language-learning for refugee families by providing services such as childcare and transportation. Between the Stalnaker Boys and Girls Club, the International Institute of Southwest Missouri (IISM), Missouri State University’s English … [Read more...] about The Holistic Impact of the Family Welcome Program
Winnie Masanya On December 12, 2023, the efactory at Missouri State University (MSU) hosted the first International Student Employment workshop, an important event emphasizing the significance of hiring international students and shedding light on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. experts, including Dami Odunewu, CEO of Purpose Connect, emphasized the need … [Read more...] about Unlocking Global Talent: Hiring and Retaining International Students
By Winnie Masanya As we embark on a new year of learning and growth, we are thrilled to unveil a lineup of special programs that elevate your language journey to greater heights. At the English Language Institute (ELI), we understand that language is not all about listening, speaking, reading, and writing; it is also about cultural immersion, practical skills, and leadership … [Read more...] about Embrace Global Goals Through Language
by Winnie Masanya The English Language Institute (ELI) hosted an enthusiastic group of 23 students from the University of Andres Bello (UNAB) in Chile for an intense customized Hybrid English and Global Leadership Immersion Program (HELIP). This was one of the academic activities under Missouri State University’s collaboration with UNAB to create a vibrant platform for … [Read more...] about Unlock your potential: Elevate Leadership and Language Skills with ELI
by Nhung Nguyen As the Christmas season comes, the ELI teachers, staff, and students are eager to visit Eden Village. They come to decorate Christmas for the common room and landscape surroundings at Eden Village on December 1st, 2023. This has been a significant initiative in many ways. Not only does the ELI want to contribute its humble efforts to make the living … [Read more...] about Christmas Decorating at Eden Village