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As we step into a new year, I want to begin with gratitude for the lessons we learned, the relationships we strengthened and forged, and the collective resolve that carried us through a complex and consequential year. Despite significant headwinds facing higher education in the United State and

Dear Colleagues, As November unfolds, we are entering a season of reflection and gratitude. This has been a year of significant change—on our campuses, in our communities, and across the global landscape of international education. And through it all, NAFSA has been right alongside you: advocating

While you’re celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2025 on your campus, NAFSA will be celebrating and supporting alongside you! Here is a snapshot of some of the training, events, and releases happening during IEW. Make sure to join us on social and tag @NAFSA and #IEW2025! And don’t forget

High school students Reflect on their experiences of NAFSA 2025

NAFSA's annual leadership election is now open, giving members the opportunity to vote on candidates for positions on the Board of Directors and chairs of national committees. While the election features a range of leadership positions, members occasionally seek more clarity about the board

President Trump signed a proclamation late on September 19 announcing that H-1B nonimmigrants would be excluded from the United States unless their petitioning employer paid a new fee of $100,000. Created by Congress in 1990, U.S. employers use the H-1B category to hire highly skilled foreign

With the calendar turning from July to August, the window for international students to arrive on U.S. campuses this fall is closing rapidly. New analysis conducted by NAFSA in partnership with JB International reveals what is at stake for the U.S. economy if the world’s global talent is turned away

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently resumed scheduling visa interview appointments for international students and exchange visitors after a three-week suspension while it considered new social media vetting measures. Here’s what to know about the new student and exchange visitor visa

The following is a lightly edited speech delivered by Fanta Aw at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo on May 27, 2025, in San Diego. Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow builders of a more equitable and interconnected world. Eleven years ago exactly, I walked the halls of the San Diego