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Visa Issues a Nightmare for U.S. InnovationSince 9 11, international students and scholars in the sciences have had to jump through major hurdles to get the visas they need to come to the United States – a six month wait

IE Seeks Photo and Essay Submissions for In FocusDo you have compelling photograph that captures a transcendent moment of an international education experience? Each issue of International Educator (IE) includes a gripping photo accompanied by a short essay describing the

President Obama Calls for New Era of Global Engagement in UN SpeechThis past week, we watched leaders taking turns on the world stage at the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. This was President Obama’s first chance to

2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest Kicks Off TodayDo you have a great study abroad story? Or, maybe you know someone who does. The 2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest, launched today by NAFSA Association of International Educators and Abroad View, the

A Spotlight on Global Women's RightsThe August 23, 2009, issue of the New York Times Magazine featured the issue of global women’s rights, anchored by a cover article titled “Why Women’s Rights are the Cause of Our Time.” Authored by

NAFSA and International Education Community Mourn Passing of Senator Edward KennedyNAFSA Association of International Educators is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. We join Americans and many people around the world in reflecting today

Engaging the Cuban People Beyond the Billboard"Engagement" and "dialogue" have not always been words associated with U.S. Cuba relations. But, if recent reports in the media are any indication, that may be changing. Today, NAFSA sent a letter to the

Where Would You Study Abroad? The world is the limit – or should be – when it comes to opportunities to explore other cultures, learn a foreign language, and expand global understanding. But since the Bush Administration placed harsh regulations

A National Initiative on Global Citizen DiplomacyBy Derek Forsythe Derek Forsythe is part of the research and communications effort at the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy. On Friday, June 19, Rep. James Moran (VA) introduced House Resolution 569 To support

Glimpse Magazine Gathers Stories from AbroadSeveral weeks ago at NAFSA's 2009 Annual Conference & Expo, Glimpse spoke with a handful of conference participants about their experiences abroad. Glimpse is "a nonprofit that offers you a platform to develop and share