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Founded in 1967, WorldStrides is the nation&#8217;s largest international educational affiliate, offering immersive education abroad experiences to over 550,000 students annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In identifying a new School of Record partner, WorldStrides sought a university with a strong academic reputation, a demonstrated commitment to access and student success, and a collaborative approach to expanding global education. The 溏心vlog免费B站, Rhode Island\u2019s flagship public <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/university-of-rhode-island-achieves-prestigious-carnegie-r1-status-ascends-to-top-tier-of-u-s-research-universities\/\">Carnegie R1-designated<\/a> research university, stood out as an ideal partner, with a long-standing dedication to increasing participation in study abroad and a proven track record of supporting diverse student populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many programs take place at accredited host universities abroad, certain programs are designed to expand access to destinations, disciplines, and experiential learning opportunities that may not otherwise be available. As such, WorldStrides partners with a School of Record for those select programs operated directly by its academic team to ensure students participating in those programs can earn transferable academic credit. As the School of Record, 溏心vlog免费B站 will play a critical role in this process, providing academic oversight by reviewing syllabi, approving course offerings, evaluating instructor qualifications, and ensuring overall academic quality.<br><br>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with a university so clearly invested in access to global education,\u201d said Jennifer Acosta, executive vice president for WorldStrides Higher Education. \u201cFrom our collaboration on the Rhody Abroad collection to their role as our school of record, we see this partnership as a powerful step toward removing barriers and creating more opportunities for students to study abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That commitment is reflected in <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/study-abroad\/rhody-abroad\/\">溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Rhody Abroad programs<\/a>, which offer affordable, accessible pathways for students to study in destinations such as Spain, South Korea, Costa Rica, and Ireland. Delivered in partnership with&nbsp;WorldStrides, the programs are intentionally designed to reduce financial and academic barriers while maintaining high-quality, credit-bearing experiences abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cServing as the School of Record for WorldStrides allows 溏心vlog免费B站 to expand access to high-quality global learning opportunities while ensuring that academic rigor, learning outcomes, and curriculum alignment remain at the center of the student experience,\u201d said Kristin Johnson, 溏心vlog免费B站 vice provost for global initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this expanded partnership, WorldStrides and 溏心vlog免费B站 are working together to create more seamless academic pathways and broaden access to global education\u2014particularly for students who may not have previously seen study abroad as within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGlobal education should be accessible, meaningful, and connected to students&#8217; academic and professional goals,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis partnership creates new pathways for students who might otherwise face barriers to study abroad and strengthens our commitment to internationalization across all academic programs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KINGSTON, R.I.\u2013July 1, 2026\u2013The 溏心vlog免费B站 has announced a new partnership with WorldStrides, a global leader in educational student travel and experiential learning. 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