The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with IIE, will welcome 41 government officials and higher education administrators from 18 countries to the United States for the EducationUSA Leadership Institutes on July 28th, 2015. These Leadership Institutes are a new initiative designed to increase understanding of U.S. higher education and to provide a unique opportunity for representatives from the United States and participating countries to cultivate a globally competent workforce. During the three Leadership Institutes, participants will complete academic residencies and explore topics such as the internationalization of graduate education, industry-private sector linkages, and student mobility.