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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

Aloha from Region I XIIThe members of Region I and Region XII came together and were captivated by the aloha spirit throughout the week during their biregional conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition to the wide array of professional development

NAFSA Region III Hosts Conference South of the BorderThe 2008 NAFSA Region III conference in Merida, Mexico was great Many conference events took place at local establishments outside of the hotel, including at the Quinta Montes Molina, a restored colonial

Election Results Party Kicks Off NAFSA Region XI ConferenceIn the hubbub that was the 2008 U.S. national election, 335 NAFSAns somehow managed to congregate in New Haven, CT, for the NAFSA Region XI conference. The event was kicked off in

Exploring Fulbright’s Legacy at NAFSA’s Region VIII ConferenceIndividuals attending the NAFSA Region VIII conference, held November 5 8, 2008, in Pittsburgh, PA, had the opportunity to preview a documentary on the life of Senator J. William Fulbright. Even better, participants