Finally Something About the Sequester That Makes Sense Release of LowRisk Immigrant Detainees
Finally, Something About the Sequester That Makes Sense Release of Low Risk Immigrant DetaineesNot much about the self imposed insanity of the sequester makes sense, so it’s good to see something that does. “ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials
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The Immigration Debate What Does a Functional Border Look Like
The Immigration Debate What Does a Functional Border Look Like?On Tuesday, the House Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security will hold a hearing entitled, “What Does a Secure Border Look Like?” If I were testifying at this hearing, I would
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President Obama Makes the Case for Immigration Reform Now in State of the Union
President Obama Makes the Case for Immigration Reform Now in State of the UnionPresident Obama dedicated significant attention to immigration reform in his State of the Union address last night. To set the tone, he introduced the issue by tying
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For Immigration Reform to Work We Need More Green Cards and Clear Path to Citizenship
For Immigration Reform to Work, We Need More Green Cards and Clear Path to CitizenshipPresident Obama and the Senate bipartisan "Gang of Eight" have laid down their markers for legislation to overhaul our nation’s immigration laws. The president’s plan is stronger
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Knowledge Plus Action Equals Power
Knowledge Plus Action Equals PowerThe following appeared in the January February issue of International Educator magazine. One of NAFSA's new board members, Simon Adams, executive director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, wrote an op ed for
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Obamas Liberal Inaugural Speech Reasserts Core American Values
Obama’s “Liberal” Inaugural Speech Reasserts Core American ValuesOfficial White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert Following President Barack Obama’s second Inaugural address, the tendency in press commentary has been to over emphasize its “liberalism” and to underplay what is really
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Global Impact Kofi Annan at NAFSA 2013
Global Impact Kofi Annan at NAFSA 2013In May, Kofi Annan joins NAFSA at its 2013 Annual Conference in St. Louis as we all reflect on the conference theme, Ideals and Impact in International Education. We’re thrilled that Annan, former secretary
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College and University Presidents Gather to Discuss the Importance of International Education
College and University Presidents Gather to Discuss the Importance of International EducationInternational Education Week (IEW) got off to a great start this week, and one of NAFSA’s featured events was the Simon Award Presidential Panel and Awards Reception. Each year,
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Internationalization in Action Using NAFSA Webinars to Foster Campus Discussion
Internationalization in Action Using NAFSA Webinars to Foster Campus Discussion As institutions work to internationalize their campuses, gathering leaders from various offices to share ideas can be difficult. NAFSA webinars present a unique opportunity to bring multiple departments together to
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