IES Abroad, US. Michael Adewumi, Vice Provost for Global Programs at Penn State University, will join IES Abroad asExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective January 2, 2019. In his new role, Michael will lead more than 360 academic programs, offered at more than 30 locations around the world, for more than 9,000 students a year. Michael has served Penn State in different roles for more than three decades, initially joining the University as an assistant professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering in 1985. As Vice Provost for Global Programs, Michael oversaw significant growth in the international student population at Penn State. Michael also served as the first director of Penn State’s Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering and Development in Africa, a University-wide body that promotes Penn State engagement in Africa and helps build partnerships with African institutions.