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Getting Around Orlando: Transit Tips

Between convention crowds, sprawling resorts, and famously busy roads, getting around Orlando can feel intimidating at first glance. But while the city is best known as a car-centric destination, but with a combination of trolleys, local buses, rail connections, and rideshare services, conference
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Take the Pledge: Sustainability at NAFSA 2026

As we come together for this year's annual conference, we recognize that our collective and individual choices—whether on how we travel, what we consume, or how we use resources—can make a meaningful difference. Read on for concrete actions we can all take to do our part.
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Defense Is Not a Strategy

U.S. universities are navigating the most volatile cycle that international educators have seen in a generation. The NAFSA 2026 theme, “Global by Design,” can inform and support these efforts.
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A Holistic Approach to Global Student Success

In global education, student outcomes are shaped not only by academic considerations but also by how effectively institutions support students as they navigate unfamiliar systems, cultures, and expectations. As global student mobility increases, administrative teams are being asked to move beyond ad
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