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?
Inquiry Form
Bard Abroad Contacts
Tatiana Orlova for programs at American University of Central Asia
Lauren Cooke for programs at Bard College Berlin
Jen Murray for programs at Al-Quds Bard
Trish Fleming, Bard Study Abroad Adviser
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Tatiana OrlovaEurasian Programs Manager
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Tatiana Orlova
Eurasian Programs Manager
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Tatiana Orlova is the Eurasian Programs Manager, overseeing the AUCA-Bard Study Abroad Program and the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program. In this role, Tatiana is responsible for student recruitment and coordination with AUCA staff and administration. -
Dylan ShortInternational Program Assistant, IILE
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Dylan Short
International Program Assistant, IILE
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Dylan Short is the international program assistant for the Institute for International Liberal Education. He aids with the study abroad processes at Bard College for outgoing and incoming students. He is also an artist, and speaks fluent French.
IILE Student Ambassadors
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Ilyas '25
Ilyas '25
Ilyas can speak multiple languages. Along with English, he can also speak Pashto (his native language), Persian, and Urdu, which he says makes traveling and connecting with people a lot more fun and exciting! -
Maggie '25
Maggie '25
Maggie’s nickname is Hiccup because she couldn't stop hiccupping after she was born! -
Rae '24
Rae '24
Rae lived with a colony of flying squirrels in their home for 6 months! -
Paige '25
Paige '25
Prior to studying abroad, Paige had only ever traveled to Canada. During her semester at University College Roosevelt, in The Netherlands she traveled to six different European countries!
