{"id":17687,"date":"2026-04-14T13:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/?p=17687"},"modified":"2026-05-02T14:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:16:54","slug":"u-s-department-of-state-holds-ivlp-sharing-session-at-umsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umsu.ac.id\/en\/u-s-department-of-state-holds-ivlp-sharing-session-at-umsu\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Department of State Holds IVLP Sharing Session at UMSU"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States Department of State hosted a sharing session on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) titled\u00a0\u201cLead Today, Shape Tomorrow: Insights from Professionals.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0The event took place in the meeting room of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) on Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan, on Tuesday (April 14).<\/p>\n

The session featured speakers including Morgan Fagioli, International Visitor Exchange Specialist from the U.S. Department of State\u2019s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and IVLP Officer, along with IVLP alumni such as OIC UMSU Chair Rafiqah Rizky, M.A., senior journalist and AJI Medan Chair Tonggo Sumangungsong, and SAHdaR Executive Coordinator Ibrahim, S.H.<\/p>\n

Participants included students from various universities across North Sumatra, including UMSU\u2019s international class, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Universitas Negeri Medan (Unimed), UIN Sumatera Utara (UINSU), Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Universitas Medan Area (UMA), and Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi.<\/p>\n

The event was officially opened by UMSU Vice Rector III, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rudianto, M.Si., who expressed appreciation for the presence of the IVLP delegation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome to UMSU, especially to Morgan. Greetings from the Rector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

UMSU is recognized as one of the top private universities in North Sumatra, holding an \u201cExcellent\u201d accreditation as well as international accreditation.<\/p>\n

On this occasion, he introduced the university and highlighted its strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including its participation in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.<\/p>\n

He expressed hope that the event would open opportunities for future international collaboration.
\u201cI hope this session will lead to further collaboration through various activities. Thank you to IVLP for sharing leadership knowledge, insights, and experiences about the United States,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He also encouraged Indonesian students to pursue study opportunities in the United States.
\u201cHopefully, participants in the future will have the opportunity to study in the U.S. Thank you, and we hope you feel welcomed at UMSU,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, U.S. Consulate Public Relations Officer Joshua Gonzalez emphasized the importance of leadership among young people in his remarks.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo all students here, these programs are for all of us. The theme \u2018Lead Today, Shape Tomorrow\u2019 is meaningful because shaping the future is essential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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He encouraged students to start thinking about leadership qualities early on.
\u201cBuilding dreams doesn\u2019t happen instantly. Let me ask you\u2014what do you think it takes to be a leader? Today is a great opportunity to learn from our speakers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

According to him, effective leadership requires collaboration and the exchange of ideas.<\/p>\n


\u201cTo be an effective leader, you need to connect and share ideas with others. Today is a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced speakers,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Morgan Fagioli, IVLP Officer, presented the long history of the IVLP program.<\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday, we celebrated 85 years of IVLP. Since 1940, there have been around 4,000 programs with more than 19,000 alumni,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

She explained that IVLP is not merely a study tour program, but a hands-on leadership experience.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIVLP is not a study tour\u2014it\u2019s a leadership program for leaders. For example, participants can directly learn about forest management and meet experts in the field,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Morgan emphasized that curiosity is a key element of leadership.
\u201cCuriosity is essential to becoming a leader. This program helps participants realize the importance of continuously seeking knowledge,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

She also encouraged students to explore their leadership potential.
\u201cWhat leadership potential do you have, and how can you become a leader in the future? That is what IVLP aims to develop. The program is unique because each project focuses on a specific priority theme chosen by participants,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

This sharing session served as an international dialogue platform for students to gain insights into global leadership while expanding their academic and professional networks across countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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