MIIS Spotlight

Monterey Institute students and faculty make a difference in the world every day. These are their stories.

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Building Bridges Between the United States and Iraq

At Spring Commencement, student speaker Adnan Al-Hammody addresses the importance of moving past stereotypes. 

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Enjoy the Journey

MIIS student Qianxi Xiao talks about what he learned on a 10-day solo walk down the coast of central California.

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Changing Times in Cuba

Monterey Institute students go on a once-in-a-lifetime immersive learning trip to Cuba.

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "Inspires" Students

Students share their thoughts on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's visit to the Monterey Institute.

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Spring Commencement Honors 284 Students from 31 Countries

Former Monterey Institute president Dr. Clara Yu delivers the commencement speech.