NAFSA Blog

Dear friends, colleagues, collaborators, and fellow global educators, It has been just over a week since we concluded an extraordinary NAFSA annual conference in Orlando, Florida. And before anything else, I simply want to say thank you. Thank you to the Annual Conference Committee, the NAFSA Board

In a few short days, the global international education community will gather Orlando, Florida for the 2026 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. To get some insider perspective on the Sunshine State, we asked members of the 2026 Local Arrangements Team—all Orlando residents—to answer a few questions

Members of the 2026 Local Arrangements Team—all Orlando residents—share their favorite neighborhoods and outings in the city they call home, as well as what's worth leaving Orlando to do!

Between convention crowds, sprawling resorts, and famously busy roads, getting around Orlando can feel intimidating at first glance. But while the city is best known as a car-centric destination, but with a combination of trolleys, local buses, rail connections, and rideshare services, conference

With just a couple weeks to go until NAFSA 2026, we asked members of the 2026 Local Arrangements Team—all Orlando residents—to share their favorite spots to eat, drink, and be merry (or enjoy good conversation) in the city they call home.

NAFSA staff members share their recommendations on what to prioritize at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.

As we come together for this year's annual conference, we recognize that our collective and individual choices—whether on how we travel, what we consume, or how we use resources—can make a meaningful difference. Read on for concrete actions we can all take to do our part.

U.S. universities are navigating the most volatile cycle that international educators have seen in a generation. The NAFSA 2026 theme, “Global by Design,” can inform and support these efforts.

In global education, student outcomes are shaped not only by academic considerations but also by how effectively institutions support students as they navigate unfamiliar systems, cultures, and expectations. As global student mobility increases, administrative teams are being asked to move beyond ad

In international education, admissions are just the beginning. While securing a place at a university is a significant milestone for a student, this is only the first step in a student’s journey.