In 2011, the Alumni/ae Council at St. Paul Academy and Summit School in Minnesota was nearly nonexistent. Other than holding monthly meetings and a lackluster fundraising phonathon, the council sponsored no programs or events; it did not follow its bylaws and had no reporting structure or processes for recruiting new members. Most of the 11 council members were suffering from volunteer fatigue. The council frequently discussed the need to recruit new members but never developed an action plan. In short, it was time for a change.

​As part of its learning from leaders series, through which students are exposed to some of the world’s most successful business leaders, EU Business School is delighted to welcome Markus Hongler, CEO of the Swiss-based insurance giant La Mobilière, to its Montreux campus.

Yew Chung International School of Beijing students recently treated their families, classmates and teachers to a showcase of their musical talents during the school’s annual Winter Concert series. Focusing on winter-themed songs, the concerts consisted of orchestral arrangements, solo performances, interpretive dances, and even a rock band!

Talbot Heath sixth former Lucy Edbrooke has published her first children’s book entitled ‘Brave Blue’ which celebrates her love of stock car racing.

Wycombe Abbey International and BE Education today held a ground-breaking ceremony in Hangzhou, China to mark the start of construction of a new Wycombe Abbey International school in the city.

Every year, international students from all around the world come to the UK to pursue an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD-level education. With higher education institutions facilitating an array of leading academics/experts, modern facilities and engaging learning resources - it’s easy to see why the UK is such a desirable destination for international students to study.