This year President and CEO Dr. Mary M. Dwyer celebrates her 20th year at IES Abroad. As a remarkable leader in the field of study abroad, of course we think she’s awesome—but don’t just take it from us, check out the numbers below!
Kiah Zellner-Smith
August 16, 2016
From when Dr. Dwyer started in 1996 to today…
- The number of students enrolled has jumped from 1,341 to 6,384
- The number of cities where we offer programs has risen from 21 to 35
- The number of countries where we offer programs increased from 13 countries to 20
- The total number of students educated during Dr. Dwyer’s presidency is an astounding 84,711
What a legacy! Check out the video below to see what our colleagues had to say about working with Dr. Dwyer over the past two decades.
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Congratulations, Dr. Dwyer, and thank you for your unwavering leadership, the incredible number of lives you’ve changed, and your excellent work in the field of study abroad!