The International Division is proud to share that International Student Services (ISS) Director Samantha McCabe is the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) in the Individual (Professional) Award of Trailblazer.
Diversity Abroad, the organization that sponsors the award, shared a statement highlighting this achievement.
“The EDIIE Awards honor members of the Diversity Abroad community—institutions, professionals, and students—whose achievements exemplify our vision of advancing equitable access to global education to empower student success. We proudly congratulate the 2024 EDIIE Award recipients for their accomplishments. Their dedication, especially amid today’s challenges to inclusive excellence, inspires us all to continue advancing a more inclusive field of international education that benefits all students.” says Andrew Gordon, CEO & Founder of Diversity Abroad.
Individual (Professional) Award: Trailblazer – Samantha McCabe
“Samantha places the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s international student community as the centerpiece of a more diverse worldview. Through creative programming, Samantha and her International Student Services team engage each international student as a unique and valued contributor to the university’s shared experience. We are very pleased that Samantha is honored with this wonderful tribute to her endeavors on behalf of others.” – Dr. Ronald Machoian, Associate Dean, International Division
Samantha McCabe was recognized for their work during the annual Awards Gala & Dinner at Global Inclusion 2024, the 12th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference.
About the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Awards
Through the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education Awards, Diversity Abroad celebrates outstanding institutions, organizations, individuals, and students who have developed inclusive practices that increase access, foster diversity and inclusion in international education and promote an inclusive environment for international students on campus.
About Diversity Abroad:
Diversity Abroad is the leading membership organization that inspires and supports educators, policy makers, industry professionals and other stakeholders in leveraging global educational programs to support the academic success, interpersonal development and career readiness of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.