York Accord workshop on protecting and rebuilding higher ed in countries in conflict; President Allan Goodman to Receive Honorary Degree

The Institute of International Education is joining with the University of York and the Brookings Doha Center on July 17 to convene university and policy leaders to declare a commitment to protect and rebuild higher education caught in the crossfire of armed conflict. The "York Accord" workshop will address the pressing need for creative thinking on how best to respond to the challenges higher education faces in conflict-affected countries and what is the best way to contribute towards recovery and transition. Key participants include Former President of Portugal and laureate of the first UN Nelson Mandela Prize, Jorge Sampaio, Professor Sultan Barakat, Director of Research at the Brookings Doha Center, and Dr. Allan Goodman, president of IIE. Other academics from around the world who will take part include Professor Joseph Isaac, President of the African Methodist Episcopal University, Liberia, and Habibullah Habib, the President of Kabul University. 

During the University of York graduation ceremony on July 16, Allan Goodman will receive an honorary degree, recognizing his contributions to higher education and his leadership of the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund.