International Education Leadership

OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

January 31, 2025

A January 27, 2025 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required "Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements," and to suspend distribution of this funding

Management Development Program - May 2025

May 25 - 27, 2025 | 8:00 am

Management Training by International Educators for International Educators Management in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or seeking to refine your

Resources on Initiatives Under the Second Trump Administration

March 31, 2025

NAFSA Resources Letters, statements, and memoranda Statement: Suspension of International Education and Exchange Program Funding Threatens U.S. Economic and National Security. March 3, 2025. Statements by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Alliance for International Exchange, and the

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

On January 29, 2025, NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. International education leaders shared strategies for leading through times of transition, offered tools and resources to

Are International Educators Ready for a Generative AI Future?

January 21, 2025

January/February 2025 By Miko McFarland and Jon Hibbard Throughout history, technological innovations have consistently reshaped the way humans live and work. One of the latest of these significant shifts is the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Even though AI has been lingering in

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

Join NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. Hear international education leaders share strategies for leading through times of transition, offer tools and resources to advocate for international

Boundaries & Balance: Shifting the Culture of Work in Education Abroad

This NAFSA D&I Collegial Conversation delves into the critical topic of fostering inclusive work environments and promoting employee well-being in the realm of global education. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, D&I subcommittee members share insights and practical strategies to enhance

2025 Africa Forum

May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am

Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. PST San Diego, California The 2025 NAFSA Africa Forum centers on fostering positive collaborations across sub-Saharan Africa and the broader African continent to advance human development

Management Development Program - February 2025

This offering will be held fully virtually. Early bird pricing ends January 21, 2025. Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and

Archive - Immigration Executive Actions Under the First Trump Administration

Below for reference are listed certain executive and agency actions affecting higher education immigration under the first Trump administration (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021). Bolter, Jessica, Emma Israel, and Sarah Pierce. Four Years of Profound Change: Immigration Policy during the Trump