The Clinton School of Public Service is being celebrated as a national leader in global education and is featured prominently in the latest edition of NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ new report, “Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities.”
The publication includes a six-page profile detailing the Clinton School’s success in international education as a winner of the 2025 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization, which recognizes outstanding innovation in integrating global dimensions into student education.
The Senator Simon Spotlight Award recognized the school’s International Public Service Project (IPSP) program, a core field service experience completed by every Master of Public Service student in the summer between their first and second year. The IPSP is an individual, 8-week summer project where students apply their academic training in a global context, serving organizations with international missions.
Through the program, students have served in 100 countries on six continents with 332 partner organizations, delivering a wide range of high-impact projects for their host organizations, including needs assessments, process and impact evaluations, communication strategy, and curriculum development.
A Commitment to Global Leadership
Tiffany Jacob, director of international programs in the Clinton School’s Office of Field Service, emphasized the IPSP program’s transformative power. She manages an extensive global partnership network, some that date back to the Clinton School’s founding more than 20 years ago, that include international NGOs and U.S. embassies and United Nations (UN) entities.
“This recognition highlights the Clinton School’s long-standing commitment to international education and experiential learning,” Jacob said. “The IPSP experience serves as a transformative point for countless students as they learn the importance of community-driven public service projects with a global reach. We have found the IPSP experience to be critical in preparing our students to be responsible future leaders in global public service.”
The IPSP is celebrated for providing students with the opportunity to test their skills in settings that push the boundaries of their existing experiences, fostering deep academic, professional, and personal growth.
The Clinton School was one of only three institutions nationwide to receive the 2025 Simon Spotlight Award, alongside the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Saint Louis University.
About the Publication
NAFSA’s “Internationalizing the Campus: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities” is designed to showcase model approaches and exemplary practices in international education. The case studies and campus models serve as a resource for institutional leaders, policymakers, and the international education community at large, underscoring the value of a globally connected higher education.
To access a copy of the new edition of the NAFSA report, interested readers can visit the NAFSA Bookstore.