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The Storm Cloud’s Silver LiningThe following appeared in the May June issue of International Educator magazine. The global financial crisis has affected governments, corporations, Mom and Pop stores, nonprofit organizations—and even higher education systems. In Europe, some countries have had

A Poignant Introduction to the FieldBy Leslie Pitman When you find yourself wandering around a massive Expo Hall that highlights everything from Africa to England to travel insurance to service learning, and then find yourself, at 2 a.m., surrounded by

Dance the Night Away in Houston By Toni Rico In the words of Jack Nicholson in The Shining, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." So Who wants to cut a rug? I like every type of

Interested in Sharing Your Concerns and Suggestions with DHS?Do you have feedback for SEVP about your recertification process, I 17 updates, or the evidence they're requesting concerning your ESL program's accreditation? Do you want to hear the latest information about

Higher Education’s Stake in the Immigration Reform DebateHigher education is at its best and most essential when individuals – wherever they may be from – can come together to share knowledge and explore ideas. This is why learning and scholarship

New Pew Data on Mexican Migration Moving Toward Common Ground on Immigration Reform A reliable study has now confirmed what we have known for some time (see “Mission Accomplished A Way Forward on Immigration Reform”). According to a report released on

NAFSA Advocates Take International Education Issues to Capitol HillI had the great pleasure of welcoming international education advocates representing 31 states and the District of Columbia, to Washington, DC, as part of NAFSA’s Advocacy Day last week. There were many

Get Away for the Day Day Trips Outside of Houston By Mark Powell Whether you come early or stay after the conference, there’s plenty to do just a short way from Houston. With two main interstates connecting in the city,

President Obama’s "Race to the Top" in Higher Education Can’t Be Won Without International EducationA generation ago, educators worried about a looming “digital divide” that students with access to computers and online education would be primed for success in the

Congressman Don Payne, who represented Newark, New Jersey, in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years, died March 6 of colon cancer. His death represents the passing of yet another member of a unique generation of members of Congress who respected the institution and sought election