Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Town Hall: Public Health and International Education – What's Now and What's Next

International educators have had to quickly adjust and shift to a different environment to support their students and scholars and manage expectations due to the impact of COVID-19. This Town Hall features a public health expert and an IIE researcher alongside seasoned international educators. The

The State of Play in Washington: What's New and What's Next

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field of international education: where we've had success, where we're facing obstacles, and what's next.

FY2025 Funding for International Education and Exchange Programs

NAFSA advocates for robust federal funding of international education and exchange programs, which is needed to fully restore international education activities at U.S. colleges and universities following the pandemic. Fiscal Year 2025 International Education Appropriations Request FY2025 begins

Title IX Regulations in the Study Abroad Context

April 29, 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education published their final rule titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, which will amend the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of

GSLR 2024: Community

April 15, 2024

On behalf of NAFSA’s Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC), we are pleased to present Issue No. 13 of the Global Studies Literature Review ( GSLR). The theme of this issue, “Recentering, Reprioritizing, and Reengaging a Sense of Community within International Education,”

Using GI Bill Benefits for Study Abroad

On April 10, 2024 NAFSA hosted a Government Connection with representatives from the Veterans Affairs Administration to discuss using GI Bill benefits for study abroad. A special focus of this conversation was the VA’s latest study abroad guidance, which established an actionable pathway for GI Bill

The State of Play in Washington: What’s New and What’s Next

NAFSA members are invited to a special NAFSA Town Hall on the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting international education: where we’ve had success, where we’re facing obstacles, and what’s next. NAFSA’s panel of experts will highlight recent changes benefiting study abroad and

Integrating NACE Career Competencies into Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs

March 19, 2024

This resource, prepared by Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EAKC) Regional Liaisons from Region II and VII and the Regional Outreach Coordinator (2023), was created to help Education Abroad Offices collaborate with program leaders to integrate career skill building into short-term programs

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Reflections from One Year of Engaging with International Education’s Thought Leaders

March 1, 2024

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

Navigating Advocacy in Education Abroad: Strategies for Effective Requests and Sustained Motivation

What approach works best? What data should you collect? Who are your champions? In this peer-to-peer conversation, we'll tackle the essential questions that arise when advocating for yourself and your education abroad team, offering practical strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum