SIT Graduate Institute

Interested in advancing sustainability solutions through research, leadership, and innovation?

Join us this Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern for an informative webinar about our PhD in Sustainability.

Learn how this program prepares scholar-practitioners to address complex global sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research, applied learning, and real-world impact.

During this session, you'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Explore the program curriculum and research focus areas
✅ Learn about admissions requirements and application timelines
✅ Meet program representatives and ask questions
✅ Discover how a PhD in Sustainability can support your professional and academic goals

Register today here: https://ow.ly/v1tA50Zaag0

Our PhD in International relations students recently started their program with a 10-day residency in Belgrade, Serbia, where they focused on the refugee crisis and the rise of illiberalism. During this time, they engaged with EU policymakers, local activist organizations, and scholars to learn about the shifting power relations of contemporary Europe in the context of forced migration, war, and shifting European identity.

This cohort will continue their doctoral journey over the next four years through a primarily online learning model, with an additional international residency in Amman, Jordan. Designed for working professionals in international affairs, the program explores peacebuilding, conflict and refugee response, and humanitarian affairs. Throughout their studies, students critically examine traditional geopolitical approaches and develop evidence-based strategies to advance human security.

Learn more here: https://graduate.sit.edu/program/doctorate-international-relations-phd/

We loved connecting with the SIT community during our SIT Alumni Reception at NAFSA last night!

We will be hosting more alumni gatherings next Saturday, June 6 in a wide array of locations worldwide (locations below)! For more information and to register, please email [email protected]. We hope you can join us!

International Gatherings
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Shanghai, China
• Galway, Ireland
• Parma, Italy
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Saly, Senegal

US Gatherings
• Mountain Brook (Birmingham), Alabama
• Berkeley, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Edgewater (Denver), Colorado
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington DC area)
• Minneapolis, Minneapolis
• New York, New York
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Waynesville (Asheville), North Carolina
• Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Ohio
• Portland, Oregon
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Dallas, Texas (June 13)
• Round Rock (Austin), Texas
• Brattleboro, Vermont
• Seattle, Washington

From rooftops to the Medina- follow a day in the life of SIT Graduate Institute global master’s student Claire Schnefke in Morocco on the Humanitarian Assistance and Crisis Management program
https://ow.ly/LUBi50Z3vwZ

Calling all alumni! Join SIT and Experiment alumni around the world on Saturday, June 6 for our fourth annual Alumni Gatherings—our biggest year yet! With more gatherings than ever before, alumni are hosting events in their home communities across the U.S. and around the globe.

See the list of gathering locations below and reach out to us at [email protected] for more info and to RSVP. We hope you can join us!

International Gatherings
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Shanghai, China
• Galway, Ireland
• Parma, Italy
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Saly, Senegal

US Gatherings
• Mountain Brook (Birmingham), Alabama
• Berkeley, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Edgewater (Denver), Colorado
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington DC area)
• Minneapolis, Minneapolis
• New York, New York
• Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Waynesville (Asheville), North Carolina
• Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Ohio
• Portland, Oregon
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Dallas, Texas (June 13)
• Round Rock (Austin), Texas
• Brattleboro, Vermont
• Seattle, Washington

For specific locations, times, and other information, please email [email protected].

SIT Graduate Institute is looking forward to attending the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando!

We invite attendees to visit booth 1024 to connect with our team and learn more about SIT’s master's and doctoral program offerings focused on international affairs, education, sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and climate change.

A member of our Graduate Admissions team will be onsite throughout the conference and available to discuss programs details and opportunities for prospective students.

Conference attendees can also schedule meetings with team members and explore SIT-led sessions through our conference site: https://ow.ly/ZOEf50YZvXz

We are excited to engage with colleagues and partners from across the international education community at NAFSA 2026!

The final application deadline for our global master’s programs is just one week away!

Submit your application this weekend and take the next step toward an internationally focused graduate experience designed to accelerate your career.

✔️ Complete your degree in just 1 year
✔️ Study across multiple countries
✔️ Gain hands-on experience through a practicum in the location of your choosing

Don’t miss your chance to join a truly global graduate program — apply now at https://ow.ly/nR1050YWKWx

Happy National Teachers' Day!

Today we recognize the faculty and mentors who guide, challenge, and support our graduate students in their academic and professional journeys.

Your expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence prepare students to lead with knowledge, integrity, and purpose in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Thank you for the meaningful impact you make every day.

Interested in a career as a study abroad advisor, international school educator, or education consultant? Our Global Master’s in International Education prepares you to excel in a wide range of roles—from exchange program management and youth leadership programming to admissions, community education, and global development—earning your degree in just one year by studying in Spain and Nepal.

During your first semester in Seville, you will explore education policies and practices across Spain, Europe, and the MENA region through seminars, expert lectures, field visits, and hands-on learning. You’ll also gain insight into key challenges in education and work on designing programs for international contexts.

This program is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort! Learn more and apply by May 15 here: https://ow.ly/XeIi50YUIGA

Education

Humanitarian Assistance & Crisis Management MA current student and digital media ambassador Anna Fernands reflects on a recent program experience: "I had the privilege of visiting the Diocesan Delegation for Migration in Tangier with the rest of the cohort! The work they do there is absolutely incredible – providing the care so needed (and often not provided) to those making the dangerous journey over the Mediterranean in order to flee the persecution they’ve experienced.

Personally, it was also a meaningful opportunity to practice my Spanish, experience the unique culture of Tangier, and reflect on my future career path. I’ve long imagined working in Latin America to use my Spanish, but this visit opened my eyes to another possibility: working in places like Tangier!"

Learn more about Anna's program at https://ow.ly/1nmn50YSYWf
We're currently accepting applications for our 2026-27 cohort of global master's students - submit your application by May 15!