The United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced the selection of Ms. Adeola Matthew, a prominent educator from Antigua and Barbuda, for the 2025 ‘University Partnerships’ Multi-Regional Project. This initiative, part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), aims to unite global education leaders to enhance international academic collaboration, research, and campus globalization. Ms. Matthew, who serves as the Recruitment Officer at the University of the West Indies–Five Islands Campus (UWI-FIC), brings over 25 years of experience in education to the program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Education in Language and Literacy. Over the course of three weeks, Ms. Matthew will visit U.S. universities and organizations in Washington, D.C., California, Arizona, and North Carolina. The program will focus on key areas such as international student exchanges, public-private partnerships, and innovative strategies in higher education. Participants will engage with U.S. university administrators, policymakers, and industry leaders to foster global academic networks. The U.S. Embassy expressed confidence that Ms. Matthew’s involvement will significantly contribute to the advancement of higher education in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antiguan Educator Adeola Matthew Selected for Prestigious U.S. International Leadership Program
