Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the most productive producers of Peace Corps volunteers in the country, according to numbers recently released by the organization.
The Peace Corps recently ranked MSU the No. 5 producer of volunteers, bumping MSU up four spots from its 2007 position.
“MSU’s standing as a leader in study abroad participants and Peace Corps volunteer numbers, as well as a marked increase in the number of international students attending the university, reflects our commitment to actively engaging our students in cultures and life beyond our state and national boundaries,” says Jeff Riedinger, dean of International Studies and Programs at MSU.
MSU increased its volunteer numbers from 71 per year in 2006 to 80 a year in 2007. MSU tied with the University of Michigan for the fifth spot.
Source: Lisa Mulcrone, Michigan State University
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