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Spring 2020 Vietnam Coronavirus Update
We recently learned that Vietnamese authorities have imposed a quarantine in Son Loi, a rural farming region approximately 25 miles from Hanoi. We have no reason to believe that any […]
Spring 2019 India Arrival
Semester at Sea administrators are aware of the recent airstrikes near the Kashmir region of India, which are escalating long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the World Odyssey’s arrival […]
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2018-2019 Homecoming Voyage Recap
The 2018-2019 Homecoming Voyage was a huge success with more than 300 shipmates hailing from voyages ranging between 1964-2018. Guests boarded the MV World Odyssey on December 28 in San […]
Semester at Sea’s continued travel to Myanmar (Burma)
Within the past two weeks, the U.S. Treasury Department and the United Nations released statements regarding the conflict in Myanmar (Burma) and the atrocities committed against the Rohingya Muslim communities. […]
In Memory of Dr. Milt Waldron
Dr. Milt Waldron, a beloved member of the Semester at Sea family, passed away Tuesday night, surrounded by family and close friends. Dr. Waldron has been involved with the program […]
Cape Town water shortage
As the Spring 2018 Voyage approaches South Africa, the recent news coverage of unprecedented drought and subsequent water shortage has generated questions regarding Semester at Sea’s six-day port stay in […]
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Semester at Sea secures ten-year lease on MV World Odyssey
The Institute for Shipboard Education is pleased to announce the completion of a long-term lease agreement for the MV World Odyssey, which will ensure the stability and sustainability of the […]
Factory explosion near Shanghai
On Sunday, November 26, 2017, an explosion in Ningbo (a city approximately 130 miles South of Shanghai) injured or killed at least 30 people, according to a USA Today article. […]
Parents of Fall 2017 Voyager issue statement
Chalene and Dave Braun, parents of Kassandra (Kassie) Braun, issued the following statement following Kassie’s death today, November 7, 2017: The family is absolutely devastated by the tragic death of […]
Death of Fall 2017 Voyager
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the loss of a member of our shipboard community. This afternoon (November 7, 2017) at approximately 1600 local time in Myanmar, […]
Myanmar safety and security concerns
As the Fall 2017 Voyage is now en route from India to Myanmar, Semester at Sea wishes to provide the following safety and security update relative to our five-day call […]
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Fall 2017 begins the journey of a lifetime
559 students from over 65 countries commenced what is sure to be a life-changing adventure today as the Fall 2017 Voyage of Semester at Sea set sail from the Columbus […]
In support of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville
We would like to acknowledge that part of Semester at Sea’s heritage has its roots in Charlottesville on the grounds of the University of Virginia. Although we are now far […]
Semester at Sea Announces Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Institute for Shipboard Education is pleased to announce Dr. Scott Marshall as the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Marshall brings with him a strong background in academic leadership […]
Institute for Shipboard Education President Announces Retirement
The Institute for Shipboard Education today announced the retirement of Dr. Loren Crabtree, effective August 31, 2017. Dr. Crabtree’s retirement comes as ISE has successfully completed its move to academic […]
