Director of the International Involvement Center
Northwest Missouri State University
Thomas is originally from Lille, France; he moved to Missouri in 2007 to further his education. After graduating from Missouri Valley College, with a bachelor’s degree in business, Merlot went on and earned a master’s degree in international relations with a focus on Chinese Foreign Initiatives in Southeast Asia from Webster University. Merlot is currently enrolled in an
Education Leadership Doctoral program at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri with a focus in elevating international student voices in US higher education. Merlot currently serves as the Director of the International Involvement Center at Northwest Missouri State University where he oversees international student recruitment and enrollment, study abroad, international student and scholar services, and international student support services.
International Graduate Student Success: Insights from Research to Practice
Friday, April 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT