At our Awards Happy Hour at the AIEA 2026 Annual Conference, we had the privilege of celebrating leaders whose vision, dedication, and impact continues to advance international education in powerful ways. Their work strengthens our institutions, expands global engagement, and inspires our entire community.
• The Harold Josephson Student Professional Award for Professional Promise in International Education: Iulia Mirzac, University of Birmingham
• The Harold Josephson Award for Professional Promise in International Education: Andie Beer, University of Houston (Accepted by Maggie Mahoney)
• The Innovative Excellence in Internationalization Award: The iTable Basic Needs Program, UC San Diego. Nominated by Tamara Cunningham
• The Innovative Excellence in Internationalization Award: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Global Learning Lab, University of Maryland Baltimore County. Nominated by David Di Maria, Ed.D.
• Timothy J. Rutenber Award: Judith Pennywell, University of Michigan
• Award for Presidential Leadership in Internationalization: Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President, American University of Beirut (Accepted by Lina Choueiri)
• Charles Klasek Award: Gil Latz, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Waseda University
Pictured (L-R): AIEA Past President Hilary Kahn and 2026 Charles Klasek Award recipient Gil Latz.
AIEA proudly recognizes the individuals whose leadership, service, and innovation continue to move international higher education forward.
Pictured (L-R): 2026 Harold Josephson Student Professional Award Recipient Iulia Mirzac; AIEA Board member Fabiola Riobé.
Pictured (L-R): AIEA Board member Philipp Reichert; Maggie Mahoney, representative for The 2026 Harold Josephson Award for Professional Promise in International Education recipient, Andie Beer.
Pictured (L-R): 2026 Timothy J. Rutenber Award Recipient Judith Pennywell; AIEA Board Member Tonija Hope.
Pictured (L-R): Basma Zeidan, Director, Office of International Programs, The American University of Beirut; Presidential Leadership Award Recipient Representative, Lina Choueiri, Deputy Provost of The American University of Beirut; and Presidential Ambassadors Council Chair, Carolyn Stefanco. (Below): Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President of American University of Beirut
Pictured (L to R): Elizabeth Langridge-Noti, Director of Global Research & Academic Programs, UC San Diego; AIEA Treasurer David Fleshler; Alysson Satterlund, Vice Chancellor, UC San Diego; Tamara Cunningham, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Global Initiatives, UC San Diego.
Pictured: AIEA Board Member Patricia Céspedes Sánchez; David Di Maria, Vice Provost for Global Engagement; and colleagues from UMBC.
Congratulations to this year’s incredible award recipients!
We are honored to celebrate you and are grateful for the leadership you bring to AIEA and to our field. Learn more about the impactful work of year’s AIEA Award recipients on our Awards page.