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The following is a lightly edited speech delivered by Fanta Aw at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo on May 27, 2025, in San Diego. Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow builders of a more equitable and interconnected world. Eleven years ago exactly, I walked the halls of the San Diego

With just one week until the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, we're excited about hosting NAFSAns in this year's conference city, San Diego, California. This beautiful coastal city offers stunning beaches, diverse neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine for conference attendees to

In just a couple of weeks, international educators from around the world will gather in San Diego, California, to connect, learn, and share their passion for global education at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo. A little preparation before you arrive can transform your conference experience

NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners . These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. If you’ve attended a

Reports of international students and scholars who have had their visas revoked and/or their records terminated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) continue. The tally NAFSA first shared on April 10 (800) has grown to more than 1,600 1 as of May 7, though the pace of new

The last several weeks have been an unprecedented period of upheaval for international students and scholars in the United States and all who support them. Today we received some encouraging news that shows widespread litigation, advocacy with and by Congress, and sustained and smart reporting by

Attending the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is one of the best investments you can make in your career, but we know that with budget constraints and increased uncertainty, you may have to make the case to register for NAFSA 2025.

On February 24, NAFSA and its education abroad community celebrated Study Abroad Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the power of study abroad and highlight some resources that support students and their families as they explore the opportunities available to them. The February edition of NAFSA