WASHINGTON–Students, whether living here or overseas, should consider pursuing their master’s degree at the International Graduate University located on Capitol Hill, its president Dr. Walter E. Boek said during its recent 41st founding anniversary.

            Dr. Boek said the university “could now assist overseas students by providing I-20 documentation for them, so they can obtain visas to become students in our special College of Democracy, College of Human Service of College of Management.”

            New classes start on July 7. Since 1967, the university has enrolled close to 40,000 students from the U.S. and 116 other nations, including Southeast Asian countries. “Courses include management, languages, international relations and principles of federal procurement and acquisition,” Dr. Boek said. He added some 15,000 students have taken up its English as Second Language course over the past 20 years.

            Those with student relatives overseas could tell them they could apply by email, Dr. Boek said. He urged those interested to obtain more information by calling (202) 544-1555, or by visiting its website, www.internationalgraduateuniv.com The school is located at 1325 D Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003.

            At its anniversary, Clinton W. Chapman, chair of the Board of Directors at the Industrial Bank of Washington, opened the discussion on “World Peace through Higher Education.” Speakers included former Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Albert F. del Rosario and former Ambassador J. William Middendorf II.

Frederick Douglas IV was moderator of a panel discussion with Dr. Boek, Dr. Joseph S. Drew, rector of the University of Northern Virginia; Dr. John Lenczowski, president of the Institute of World Politics.