Study Abroad Staff
Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE) is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s campuswide study abroad office. The IAGE team oversees day-to-day study abroad operations, liaises with college study abroad offices, manages program portfolios for embedded colleges, oversees financial operations, and maintains study abroad-focused technical systems.
Study Abroad Offices
- Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange
- ACES Study Abroad
- Education Study Abroad Program
- FAA International Programs
- Gies Global Programs
- International Programs in Engineering
- LAS International Programs
- Media Study Abroad
Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange
Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE), the campus study abroad office, is divided into three distinct teams: the Education Abroad team, the Global Engagement team, and the Business and Systems team. As the Director, Joy oversees all office staff and services. The Education Abroad team oversees day-to-day operations, conducts general office administration, and manages our program portfolio. The Global Engagement team provides expertise in partner relations, exchange program management, diversity/inclusion initiatives, and marketing. Finally, the Business and Systems team oversees all financial operations, ensures agreement/contract compliance, and maintains technical systems.
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Joy PhaphouvaninhDirector |
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Stacy BillmanAssociate Director for Administration |
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Boswell HutsonAssistant Director for Media and Marketing |
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Brandy CoySenior Business Manager |
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Andy HinnantEducation Abroad Coordinator |
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Thomas SchrepferBusiness & Systems Support Coordinator |
ACES Study Abroad
The College of ACES has its own study abroad office and programs designed specifically for ACES students. Many ACES programs are also open to students of all majors. Learn more.
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Ali FreterDirector |
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Roxanne PatiñoCoordinator for Global Engagement & Inclusive Excellence |
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Christy MurrayOffice Manager |
Education Study Abroad Program
The College of Education has its own study abroad office and programs designed specifically for education students. However, programs not restricted to College of Education students. Learn more.
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Allison WittDirector of International Programs |
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Wei LiuAssociate Director of International Programs |
FAA International Programs
The College of Fine and Applied has its own study abroad office. Many programs in FAA are only open to FAA students, however, some programs are open to all majors. Learn more.
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Nicole TurnerAssistant Dean of Academic Programs and International Education |
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Rebecca Páez-RodríguezAssociate Director for International Programs |
Gies Study Abroad
The Gies College of Business has its own study abroad office and programs designed specifically for Gies students. Learn more.
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Nicole LamersDirector, Study Abroad Programs |
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Christine WallsExchange Coordinator |
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Grace ClearyAssistant Director |
International Programs in Engineering
The Grainger College of Engineering has its own study abroad office called International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) and programs designed specifically for engineering students, as well as several STEM majors. Learn more.
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Meredith BlumthalDirector |
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Jana GadburyExchange Coordinator |
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Kim BoneOutgoing Exchange & Outreach Coordinator |
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Erika BrewerAcademic Advisor & Coordinator of ZJUI Programs |
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Hannah DoughertyAcademic Advisor & Coordinator of International Programs |
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Katie KubitskeyAcademic Advisor & Coordinator of International Programs |
LAS International Programs
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has its own study abroad office and programs designed specifically for LAS majors, as well as those open to students campus-wide. Learn more.
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Elly HanauerAssistant Dean, International Programs |
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Kate AbneyAssociate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning |
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Nikia BrownAssociate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning, International Student Experience |
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Roman FriedmanGlobal Learning Specialist |
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Kyle SchmudeProgram Coordinator |
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Ana GarnerProgram Advisor |
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Victoria PrinceProgram Advisor |
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Chelsea SwickProgram Advisor |
Media
The College of Media has its own study abroad office and programs designed specifically for College of Media students. Learn more.
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Katie ClarkSenior Assistant Dean for Student Services |
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Kyle PotthastSenior Coordinator of Student Programs |