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Advocacy Day 2009 A Success Today, nearly 100 NAFSAns went to Capitol Hill to advocate for international education and exchange. As part of Advocacy Day 2009, these NAFSA members discussed the transformative impact of a global education with members of

Join the Conversation Renewing America's Global LeadershipIn a policy statement issued today called Renewing America's Global Leadership, NAFSA applauds President Obama's commitment to beginning a new chapter in U.S. global leadership and engagement and pledges its support in contributing to

NAFSA Comments on President Obama's Education Agenda for PRI's The WorldShortly after President Obama's major education address before the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce yesterday, NAFSA senior adviser Victor Johnson spoke with PRI's The World program and made the case

Investing in the Global Education of American Students Yesterday, Senators Dick Durbin (D Ill.) and Roger Wicker (R Miss.) introduced legislation in the Senate that will make an investment in the global education of our students by creating an innovative

Will Brand America Regain its Shine?The Economist is hosting an online debate called "This house believes that Brand America will regain its shine" February 17 27. As Barack Obama assumes the presidency, he inherits a battered America from George Bush.

Advocacy Day 2009 Jordan Wait

Curious about Advocacy Day? I came to NAFSA directly from Capitol Hill. During my two years on the Hill, I worked at the front desk of my home state senator's office as a staff assistant, and then got promoted to

Social Media's Impact on Public DiplomacyIn an interesting article written by the Politico's Victoria Esser on the use of social media in advancing U.S. public diplomacy, Esser explores the question of whether or not President Obama should use the same

Taking the Reins of International Education in Region VIMore than 300 professionals gathered in Lexington, Kentucky, to join in "taking the reins of international education." Attendees were invited to participate in a conference competition focused on the current challenges in