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Exploring Women’s Journeys to Leadership in International EducationBy Mandy Hansen I asked my colleagues and session attendees the following question “What is one challenge that you’ve had, as a woman, in navigating your professional life?” A few of the replies

Is There a Creativity Crisis in International Education?By Samantha Martin Is international education experiencing a creativity crisis? My team and I have been on a “listening tour” of sorts with international educators and students for the past 2 years as

Children Denied Education in the United States of AmericaDo you know there are children in the United States of America being denied an education? The Associated Press reports that in at least 35 districts in 14 states hundreds of unaccompanied

Denver’s NeighborhoodsBy Michele Friedmann There are so many great neighborhoods in Denver — one week is simply not enough time to check them all out From beautiful parks and hip restaurants to trendy music venues and a funky art scene,

Why Ending the U.S. Embargo and Travel Ban on Cuba MattersAs relations between the United States and Cuba continue to thaw and meaningful ties between both countries are strengthened, many believe that we’re on a glide path to full normalization.

Using NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies for Team Development and Hiring PurposesBy Sora H. Friedman As one whose international education (IE) career is usually focused on helping rising professionals plan their future professional development, I recently had the opportunity

Workshop Preview Current Trends in Education Abroad Alumni Programming By Kara Johnson Over the past three weeks, I have been able to share some critical insight into a few select Current Topics Workshops (CTWs) that will take place in Denver

Why International Education Needs More InnovationBy Mitch Gordon and Steve Moraco The rise of high tech startups and other transformative entities have dramatically changed how we do business and live our daily lives over the past decade. Uber changed the

Public Art in DenverBy Michele Friedmann Public art says a lot about the identity of a city. One of the first pieces of art to greet people flying into Denver is Blue Mustang, a 32 foot tall, fiberglass statue of

Connecting the Dots How Study Abroad Impacts EmployabilityBy Marty Tillman An American expat running a study abroad program in the Gulf region recently commented on LinkedIn that when students were asked “What were your expectations before the trip?,” their responses