Joel and Maiko Bacha: A MIIS Match Following Their Dream and Making a Difference
Many Monterey Institute students leave with more than a graduate education – with friends for life, and in some cases, life partners.
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Many Monterey Institute students leave with more than a graduate education – with friends for life, and in some cases, life partners.
Monterey Institute alumni Alan Lovewell and Oren Frey have successfully launched Local Catch Monterey Bay – a new venture matching sustainable local fishermen with consumers on a regular basis.
Monterey Institute alumni from all over the world have rallied to support the newly founded Stephen A. Garrett Scholarship Fund for Ethics and International Affairs, established by the Garrett family last year.
The Monterey Institute has re-launched its Alumni Achievement Awards Program as a way to demonstrate the Institute’s commitment and pride in its alumni. The nomination process is open to the public.
The Monterey Institute campus was filled with joy on Saturday, December 10 when 88 students from 16 countries celebrated their achievements with family and friends at winter commencement.
The Monterey Herald published a front-page story on Monterey Institute alumnus Michael Seaman’s new role as the environmental and purchasing manager for the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
For the 2011-2012 competition, Monterey Institute students received a total of five U.S. Fulbright Awards, setting a new school record and exceeding the per capita number of awards at much larger schools.
Two MIIS alumni will interpret for 16 Japanese students from areas affected by this year’s earthquake and tsunami as they embark on a 10-day U.S. tour designed to give American youth insight into the region and the disaster.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies exceeded the $1 million fundraising target established last October under the terms of a challenge commitment from an anonymous donor, triggering a $500,000 matching gift.
Sabina Khan graduated with a master’s degree in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute in December 2010 and is already established as a regular Op-Ed contributor for the New York Times affiliated Express Tribune in Pakistan.