Global engagement continued to grow in 2024-25, expanding international student enrollment and opportunities for study abroad.

According to Victor Betancourt, associate provost for global engagement, “As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to advancing global engagement and intercultural competence, this year marked major strides in internationalization across the institution—from record-breaking international student enrollment to transformative global learning opportunities for students across all disciplines.”

The number of enrolled international students grew to 40 this year, more than doubling the previous year’s total of 15. For the first time, the university welcomed five students from Nepal, adding to the growing list of countries represented on campus.

The international student population, says Betancourt, is now more diverse than ever, with students coming from countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Brazil, India, Albania, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe.

In addition, Neumann students who want to study abroad now have more choices with access to over 60 study abroad programs in more than 20 countries, thanks to new and growing global partnerships.

The 2024–25 academic year saw the highest number of Neumann students participating in semester-long study abroad programs (6 students).New student destinations included Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Czechia, supported by partnerships with institutions such as CEA CAPA Education Abroad, Academic Programs International (API) Abroad, and College Year in Athens.

Short-term international experiences also grew in popularity. Seventy students participated in Neumann's Global Learning Seminars—semester-long courses that combine academic instruction with brief field experience abroad. In 2024-25, five courses offered students immersive, high-impact global learning experiences:

• Global Health (NUR 426) – Dominican Republic
• Neurodiversity in a Global Environment (EDU 226) – Ireland
• Intercultural Cities (INT 226) – Paris & Philadelphia
• The Art of Persuasion (ENG 102) – Greece
• In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare (THEO 226) – Italy

“These experiences not only enhanced students' academic learning,” explains Betancourt, “but also helped them develop power skills such as intercultural communication, leadership, adaptability, and global awareness.”

Plans are already underway for expanded global offerings in 2025–26.