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Testing the DREAM Friday, June 15, was an exciting day. After years of advocacy on the part of individuals and organizations concerned about the plight of undocumented students, President Obama held a Rose Garden ceremony to announce temporary relief for

Reflections from Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee Liberian activist and Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee recalled being at a U.S. airport recently and being questioned about why she had a Liberian passport while her child had a U.S. passport. She

Advancing Global Engagement Through International Education Educating foreign students is critical if the United States is to build allies in the world, and study abroad is not an “unaffordable luxury” but rather an important way to help develop future leaders

Congratulations Video Contest Winner and Finalists Congratulations to La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia) for placing first in NAFSA's video contest youtube http www.youtube.com watch?v=HfQToaN7pJ8 With stunning visuals and interviews with a variety of students and faculty, La Trobe

Campus Presidents' Day Grapples with Strategic Challenges in InternationalizationCollege and university leaders from 10 countries met during NAFSA's 5th annual Campus Presidents' Day on Monday and Tuesday this week to explore the challenges of promoting comprehensive internationalization. The

Ozomatli Performs at the Opening CelebrationOn Tuesday Night, Grammy award winning group Ozomatli kicked off the Opening Celebration along with special guests and local favorite from Austin, The Band of Heathens at NAFSA's 2012 Annual Conference & Expo. Their performance

Celebrating International Education Through VideoIn April, NAFSA invited international educators to submit short videos showing how their international education initiatives promote peace and justice by bridging cultural boundaries, contributing to global health and development, encouraging

Administration Takes Step to Keep Talented Foreign Students in the U.S.This blog post was originally published on Immigration Impact, a project of the American Immigration Council. Current U.S. immigration law provides few options for foreign graduates of U.S. universities with degrees

Exploring Houston, One Store at a TimeBy Janel Lockwood and Toni Rico Shopping should be a sport. The uniform? Loose clothing, and shoes which are easy to get on and off. The competition? Individuals who are the same size as

Learn from NAFSA’s Outstanding Plenary SpeakersThis final week before NAFSA's 2012 Annual Conference & Expo in Houston is an excellent time to mark your Conference Connection calendar with the many meetings, events, and visits you want to schedule to ensure