欧美视频

By Alex Greenwood, May 22, 2024

 

Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Diane Farrell presented the President鈥檚 鈥淓鈥� award for export service to Phil Hull, Ph.D., director of international student services, and Emily de Melo, assistant director & PDSO of international student services at UCM. The ceremony was held at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. on May 14.

 

The 欧美视频 (UCM) received the President鈥檚 鈥淓鈥� award for export service in recognition of internationalization of higher education at the 63rd anniversary of the award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Commerce on May 14, where a total of 64 U.S. companies and organizations from 32 states were recognized.

 

鈥淭he 欧美视频 has made tremendous strides towards the increase in internationalization of higher education in the state of Missouri. UCM鈥檚 efforts advance the National Export Strategy for international education, and we are pleased that they have received this highest honor in recognition of their success,鈥� said Pinki Thakker, acting Global Education Team leader, U.S. Commercial Service in Kansas City.

 

Phil Hull, Ph.D., director of international student services, and Emily de Melo, assistant director & PDSO of international student services, represented UCM's Office International Student Services (ISS) at the ceremony.

 

In 1961, President Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II 鈥淓鈥� symbol of excellence to honor and recognize America鈥檚 exporters. The award is the highest recognition a person or U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

 

鈥淭rade impacts the lives of every American worker, business and community,鈥� said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. 鈥淚 am proud to recognize this year鈥檚 President鈥檚 鈥淓鈥� and 鈥淓 Star鈥� award recipients for their efforts and contributions to increase economic prosperity across our country and further position the U.S. private sector as the partner of choice in markets around the globe.鈥�

 

"This award is certainly a highlight for the Office of International Student Services staff, but more than that, it acknowledges UCM's longevity as an excellent, globally-recognized university,鈥� said Dr. Hull. 鈥淭he E Award shows that UCM faculty, staff and students are a community that cares because students from around the world want a UCM degree--an education that has currency when they return home to make a difference."

 

The ISS office at UCM supports international students with recruitment, application processes, admissions, enrollment and ongoing support throughout their studies and after program completion.

 

Dr. Hull added that the ISS office hosts various events and activities to benefit international students at UCM, including the Fall International Food Festival and Spring Culture Night. The program collaborates closely with the International Student Organization, African Student Association, Nigerian Student Association and Sanskriti Indian Student Association.

 

Hull emphasized the , noting that $97.4 million supports 459 jobs in Missouri's fourth congressional district. He also highlighted that the award reflects sustained growth over the years, a key criterion for the award. 鈥淭his award is about longitudinal success, indicating a solid foundation of excellence, recognition and value for students and their families.鈥�

 

Another vital aspect of the international student鈥檚 path to success at UCM is the English Language Institute (ELI), offering an academic Intensive English Program, professional language training and short-term cultural programming to equip English language learners with the skills necessary for success at the university, in their careers, or in specialized language programs.

 

Recipients are entitled to multiple privileges, including the right to fly a designated banner, display a signed certificate from the Secretary of Commerce, wear and distribute special lapel pins and mention the award in advertising. Nominations are facilitated through the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration.

 

For more information about UCM鈥檚 ISS, visit the website.