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Foreign Students Contribute to State, Local Economies Fashion Outlook from the NortheastWe now turn to the Northeast states, as we continue our series this week examining the impact of foreign students on local economies and highlighting real life stories about

Priceless Nuggets at The Biggest Little Conference in the WorldI had the pleasure of spending the past week at the biregional I XII conference in Reno Sparks, Nevada. What better way to visit Nevada for the first time than with

Reflecting and Connecting at the NAFSA Region X Conference Imagine a conference in a wooded setting on a lake, with opportunities not only to engage with others through workshops, sessions, and exhibitor offerings, but also to enjoy S’mores around a

Foreign Students Contribute to State, Local Economies A View from the MidwestDespite these tough economic times, foreign students are continuing to make significant economic contributions to local and state economies. In the Midwestern states, that impact has been clear –

Connecting with Fellow International Educators at the Region VI ConferenceBy Frank J. Merendino Region VI State Rep for Ohio As usual, this year's Region VI conference, held in Louisville, was a whirlwind of sessions, networking opportunities, luncheons, guest speakers, and,

The Future Looks Bright in Region VThe Region V team made a number of changes to the conference program that proved to be quite popular with conference attendees this year. By extending the day slightly and shortening breaks, they were

President Obama Must Lead a National Conversation on Immigration Reform To borrow a line from the president We can’t wait any longer. It is time for President Obama to lead a national conversation on immigration reform. NAFSA members understand how

Meet and Greet in Region VIIIBy Maria Sulima and Michael Feighner Philadelphia hosted NAFSA’s Region VIII conference last week, and over 500 people registered for the event which took place at the Loews Hotel. We enjoyed talking to all of

Reaching Higher in Oklahoma CityBy Gail Hochhauser Reaching Higher Elevating Internationalization in Education alludes to the skyscraper towering over Oklahoma City as well as the vision of Glenn Freeman, the Region III chair who passed away suddenly on June 5.

Conference Attendees Plow Through the Snow in Region II Even though the Fort Collins, Colo., area received its first significant snow fall of the season (eight plus inches at last report), hearty conference participants enjoyed the networking, development, and special