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In any year, the work that goes into planning NAFSA regional conferences is an impressive undertaking. So what has it been like to plan and put together NAFSA's inaugural All-Region Summit, which takes place in a time of precedented challenges? We spoke with three regional volunteer leaders about

NAFSA is excited to see you at this year's virtual All-Region Summit. Read below for nine reasons to attend and look forward to this innovative event.

Don't Let These Myths Stop You From Submitting a Conference Proposal

The COVID-19 pandemic brought study abroad programs to a grinding halt last year, with tremendous financial ramifications for higher education and interruptions to the academic and professional growth of U.S. students who seek an enriching experience to help launch their careers. The return of study

If you’ve looked at the schedule for the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo—and if you haven’t yet, check it out!—you know it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the offerings. Among the hundreds of sessions, workshops, networking events, speakers, exhibitors, special events, it can be hard to know

The pandemic has affected every corner of the field of international education, from testing options and study abroad insurance to visa processing and risk management. To help your institution meet the challenges of this new reality, take advantage of the extensive Expo at the annual conference to

In any year, the work that goes into planning the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is a daunting, massive undertaking. So what has it been like this year, in a time of precedented challenges? We spoke with four members of the 2021 Annual Conference Committee (ACC) about what it was like to plan a

It’s National Volunteer Week! This week, April 18–24, we’re celebrating and honoring our vibrant volunteer community. (We also want to hear from you about how you acknowledge and appreciate your own volunteers and team members—more on that at the end of this post.) Any visitor to the NAFSA office