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UMN mental health abroad initiative recognized with IIE Heiskell Award
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The University of Minnesota has been recognized as an honorable mention for the 2025 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education for its Mental Health in Education Abroad initiative.
International insurance rates increase on November 1
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Rates for international medical, security, and evacuation insurance for University-purpose travel will increase on November 1, 2024.
New provider for international medical insurance and emergency support
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The University of Minnesota has a new provider—On Call International—for international medical insurance and emergency support services for University-purpose travel outside the U.S.
University-purpose travel to Israel suspended
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After deliberative discussions among University leaders, the University of Minnesota is suspending University-purpose travel to Israel as of Monday, October 16.
Promoting mental health during study abroad
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About one-third of college students in the U.S. have a mental health condition. Laura Dupont-Jarrett, the University of Minnesota’s assistant director for education abroad mental health, is helping faculty and staff support students facing mental health challenges during study abroad.