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International Education Week 2024 (IEW) comes at a pivotal time for the field. A new president and a new Congress could mean big changes in policies—changes with significant implications for institutions, students, and their families. This makes the current moment an opportune time to reflect on

Your voice is vital in the work to shape the future of the association, and one of the best ways to participate is to vote in NAFSA's annual leadership election. You may have questions about what positions are included in the election and how it all works. We’ve got you covered! Keep reading to

I have learned that opportunities for growth are only unlocked through proactively taking initiative. For me, the NAFSA Academy for International Education was fundamental in providing the necessary tools and framework to empower me to take advantage of future opportunities. The Academy’s focus on

New in 2024, NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners . These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. The

In the competitive landscape of international education, recruiting from the next generation of global leaders and innovators—Generation Z—is a strategic imperative for universities in English-speaking countries and global universities with English language programs. Gen Z, typically defined as

With just a few days to go until #NAFSA2024, we’re excited about hosting NAFSAns in this year’s conference city, New Orleans, Louisiana. To get some intel on the city and the spots no NAFSAn should miss, we asked members of the 2024 Local Arrangements Team—all New Orleans residents—to share their

New in 2024, NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners . These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. The

This Earth Day, we at NAFSA are using the occasion to shine a light on the ways international educators and higher education as a whole can show our appreciation by treading more lightly on the Earth. Through aligned action, NAFSA aims to embody our "think globally, act locally" ethos. We signed the

New in 2024, NAFSA is proud to introduce a new series of blog posts, written by NAFSA Global Partners . These institutions represent a broad range of perspectives, develop innovative approaches that enrich the field, and bring a wealth of expertise to the international education community. The

Attending the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is one of the best investments you can make in your career, but we know that with tight budgets and reduced bandwidth, you may have to make the case to register for NAFSA 2024. Read below for talking points and tips to explain why this is a great