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Celebrating the Power of Study Abroad

With Study Abroad Day on the calendar for February 26 and a wave of students engaged in a spring semester abroad, now is an opportune time to reflect on the power of study abroad and highlight some new resources to support students and families as they explore the opportunities available to them.
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What the Senate Border Bill Means for International Education

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has released a controversial bill that attempts to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border by redefining asylum eligibility and expanding immigration detention. Though its ultimate passage is in doubt, this bill could be a milestone on the road to more serious
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NAFSA's Resident Immigration Expert Talks Shop: Q&A, Part I

David Fosnocht, NAFSA’s immigration regulation expert and director of immigration practice resources, sits down with the NAFSA blog team to talk about the NAFSA immigration resource suite. Read on to learn how you can elevate your expertise as an immigration adviser with our toolkit of practice
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Three RISE Alumni on the Impact of the Program

Last week, NAFSA announced the 2024–25 class of the RISE (Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment) Fellowship, the association's flagship diversity, equity, and inclusion program. To celebrate the program and the newest participants, we spoke with several alumni of the program about the
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International Education Week 2023: Five Things to Be Excited About

International Education Week is here, and this year we're celebrating the idea that “International Education is the Future.” This joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on a few things that have us energized about the future of our
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Four Simon Award Recipients on Why You Should Apply

NAFSA’s Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that are making strategic, significant, and well-documented progress toward comprehensive internationalization—especially those using innovative and creative approaches. There are two
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