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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

On March 13, more than 80 advocates from 31 states and every NAFSA region participated in NAFSA’s Advocacy Day, meeting virtually with 65 congressional offices to push for legislation and increased funding to advance the field. Specifically, this year’s cohort urged their elected officials to

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. “What if

With Study Abroad Day on the calendar for February 26 and a wave of students engaged in a spring semester abroad, now is an opportune time to reflect on the power of study abroad and highlight some new resources to support students and families as they explore the opportunities available to them.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has released a controversial bill that attempts to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border by redefining asylum eligibility and expanding immigration detention. Though its ultimate passage is in doubt, this bill could be a milestone on the road to more serious

David Fosnocht, NAFSA’s immigration regulation expert and director of immigration practice resources, sits down with the NAFSA blog team to talk about the NAFSA immigration resource suite. Read on to learn how you can elevate your expertise as an immigration adviser with our toolkit of practice

Last week, NAFSA announced the 2024–25 class of the RISE (Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment) Fellowship, the association's flagship diversity, equity, and inclusion program. To celebrate the program and the newest participants, we spoke with several alumni of the program about the

Reflecting on those around the world who are suffering and on all of the change and upheaval the international education community has experienced in recent months and years, we at the NAFSA office are feeling especially grateful right now. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked NAFSA staff members