Bard College has long been known as an innovator and risk taker in the field of higher education. We believe that international education should be built upon meaningful partnerships based on the principles of mutuality and equality. Our groundbreaking study abroad programs, located in regions undergoing rapid political and economic transformation continue this tradition.
Institute for International Liberal Education
The Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) was formed at Bard in 1998. Its mission is to advance the theory and practice of international liberal arts education. We believe that international educational partnerships must be based on mutuality and equality, and that it is important for international exchange to occur at the undergraduate level.
Interested in Study Abroad?
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Bard Abroad Contacts
Study Abroad for programs at American University of Central Asia
Trish Fleming, Bard Study Abroad Adviser
Leiah Heckathorn for programs at CEU and AUCA
Lauren Cooke for programs at Bard College Berlin
Jen Murray for programs at Al-Quds Bard
Submit the form at right and we'll keep you in the loop about programs and opportunities with Bard Abroad. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Staff
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Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray is the Dean of International Studies at Bard College and the Director of the Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) & Bard Abroad. She manages the local and international staff responsible for Bard Abroad programs in Germany, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, and East Jerusalem; and oversees student exchanges and study abroad activities. She has facilitated new Bard Abroad summer programs, the expansion of the Program in International Education, and provides sound financial oversight for all IILE initiatives. Jennifer has been recognized as a Certified Education Abroad Professional through the Forum on Education Abroad and completed a Fulbright International Education Administrators Seminar to Republic of Korea. -
Leiah Heckathorn
Leiah Heckathorn
Leiah Heckathorn is Associate Director of the Bard Abroad Office at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. She assists with the recruitment, enrollment, and implementation processes for Bard Abroad programs. She manages the Bard-CEU study abroad program in Vienna, Austria and AUCA-Bard study abroad program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. -
Trish Fleming
Trish Fleming
Trish Fleming is Bard’s study abroad adviser. All Bard students interested in studying abroad, whether on a Bard program, a Tuition Exchange, or a non-Bard program, must attend a study abroad info session and meet with Trish 1:1 to begin the process of gaining approval for their plans. She also assists with incoming PIE students from Bard Network partners, and students coming to Bard via Tuition Exchange. -
Lauren CookeBerlin Programs Manager
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Lauren Cooke
Berlin Programs Manager
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Lauren Cooke is the Berlin Programs Manager for all study abroad programs at Bard College Berlin: semester, language intensive, theater course, and Begin in Berlin. Lauren is responsible for student recruitment and coordination with Berlin staff and administration. She also maintains the Bard Abroad social media accounts and website. -
Gillian BrundrettAssistant to the Director and Financial Coordinator
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Gillian Brundrett
Assistant to the Director and Financial Coordinator
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Gillian Brundrett is the assistant to the director and financial coordinator of the Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. She assists with all aspects of the financial management of IILE, specifically, invoicing, accounts receivable, maintaining databases of institutional billing practices, budgeting, and reconciliations, as well as providing administrative support to the director.
