NAFSA: Association of International Educators

📢 Don’t miss this timely NAFSA webinar—happening next Tuesday! In an era defined by policy volatility, geopolitical shifts, and global competition for talent, U.S. higher education must move beyond traditional paradigms. This webinar explores how transnational education (TNE) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Join us for a dynamic conversation with two trailblazing leaders who are rewriting the playbook on internationalization by partnering strategically and advancing TNE in various regions. 🌍 Register Today: bit.ly/46bRQvM

🌍 Today, NAFSA was honored to convene with a delegation of international education leaders from Indonesia with colleagues from APLU and NAICU in Washington, D.C.! These inspiring visitors are in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with programming coordinated by Meridian International Center. Together, we explored the U.S. education landscape and best practices to enhance global partnerships and expand educational access between U.S. and Indonesian institutions. Grateful to Meridian International Center and IVLP for facilitating this impactful exchange. It's always a privilege to engage with passionate educators who are shaping the future of international education. #InternationalEducation #GlobalEngagement #IVLP #HigherEd #GlobalPartnerships #NAFSA

Has your institution made intentional, significant progress in campus internationalization? Consider applying for the Comprehensive Simon Award category to recognize overall internationalization efforts on your campus. Applications for 2025 Simon Award are due by October 15 https://bit.ly/SimonHowTo

🚀 Join NAFSA and your peers for this online virtual workshop: Intercultural Communication in Practice, led by Ashley Simmons Coffey, Director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Houston! 📅 September 24-26 | 2:00–4:30 PM EDT 💻 Live on Zoom 📩 Register at: http://bit.ly/4pcx2wJ 🌟 Learn How To: • Use intercultural communication strategies to support cultural adjustment for incoming and outgoing students, faculty, and staff. • Diagnose needs, provide training, and measure growth using intercultural development models and instruments. • Develop an intercultural learning framework to facilitate a responsive and inclusive community on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your skills to the next level! ⭐ Registration closes on September 23rd – Register Today! http://bit.ly/4pcx2wJ

LAST CHANCE! Join IEL KC leaders and connect with peers to discuss the issues currently impacting the field on Wednesday, September 17, at 3:00 pm ET. This community dialogue is an opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions. This event will not be recorded or transcribed and is open to all. The pulse check is free for all to join, but registration is required. Register Today: bit.ly/ielpulsecheck4

NAFSA, in partnership with American College of the Mediterranean/Institute for American Universities, is excited to convene our first Global Summit in Tangier, Morocco. Thought leaders, strategic architects, innovators, and futurists in international education and related sectors are invited to join an engaging convening on Future-Ready at the Crossroads of Civilization. The NAFSA Inaugural Global Summit isn't your typical conference agenda. We've curated an experience where every moment teaches, every conversation transforms, and every meal connects. Influential speakers and thought leaders will highlight mega trends, provoke discussion, and share best practices, models and approaches. 📌 Key Themes: 🌟 Civilizational Wisdom for Future Resilience 🌟 Reimagining the Future of Learning 🌟 Workforce Development & Global Talent Mobility 🌟 AI, Ethics, and the Global Knowledge Commons 🌟 New Architectures of Global Partnership This dedicated convening provides the ideal space to reflect deeply and act boldly on what it means to be future-ready—as institutions, as societies, and as a shared global community—amid a time of profound uncertainty, opportunity, and transformation. ⏳ Important Deadlines: Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 17th Registration Deadline: November 17th Register Today: www.nafsa.org/tangier #NAFSATangier #NAFSA #InternationalEducation #FutureReady #Leadership #Tangier #Morocco #Global #Summit

🚨 New Resource Alert for Higher Education Advocates! 🚨 We’ve just launched a dedicated web page to support colleges, universities, and stakeholders in defending Duration of Status (D/S) — an essential policy that works to attract and retain international students and scholars. 🔍 What’s inside: 1️⃣ Step-by-step guidance on how institutions can submit effective public comments 2️⃣ A downloadable explainer to share with your networks 3️⃣ A deep dive analysis of the proposed rule to eliminate D/S 4️⃣ A grassroots advocacy campaign to engage Congress and amplify your voice 👉 nafsa.org/duration-status #HigherEd #InternationalStudents #DurationOfStatus #Advocacy #PublicComment #HigherEducationPolicy

🚀 Join NAFSA and your peers for this online virtual workshop: Assessment and Evaluation for International Educators, led by Todd Lee Goen! 📅 November 5-7 | 2:00–5:00 PM EST 💻 Live on Zoom 📩 Register at: http://bit.ly/4mWIVp4 🌟 Learn How To: • Articulate learning, service, or program outcomes to guide assessment projects • Distinguish best practices for survey, focus group, and interview design • Analyze data to identify issues, patterns, or effectiveness of international programs or services • Use data to identify next steps and impact institutional decisions Don’t miss this opportunity to take your skills to the next level! ⭐ Registration closes on November 4th – Register Today! http://bit.ly/4mWIVp4

🌍 Yesterday, NAFSA was honored to welcome a delegation of international education leaders from across Africa—Algeria, the Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, and Nigeria—to the NAFSA: Association of International Educators headquarters in Washington, D.C.! These incredible visitors are in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with programming coordinated by Mississippi Consortium for International Development. Together, we explored program development, innovative practices in global education, and the power of higher education partnerships to build a more connected world. Grateful to MCID and IVLP for facilitating this impactful exchange. It's always a privilege to engage with passionate educators who are shaping the future of international education. #internationaleducation #GlobalEngagement #IVLP #highered #GlobalPartnerships #NAFSA

In an era defined by policy volatility, geopolitical shifts, and global competition for talent, U.S. higher education must move beyond traditional paradigms. Transnational education (TNE) is no longer optional—it’s essential. Join us for a dynamic conversation with two trailblazing leaders, Chancellor Pradeep Khosla & Mallik Sundharam, who are: 🤝 Partnering Strategically 🌍 Advancing TNE in Various Regions ✏️ Rewriting the Playbook on Internationalization 🎯 Gain insights to help your institution stay competitive, resilient, and globally connected. Register Today: bit.ly/46bRQvM