NAFSA Blog

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.

For international educators in the United States, next fall’s international student enrollment is now top of mind. There are ample reasons to be concerned.

The NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo is coming to Orlando this May, and there's never been a more important time to be there. Here are eight reasons to make the trip.

As events continue to unfold in the Middle East, international educators may find the following resources useful in supporting students, managing institutional risk, and navigating this difficult moment. As ever, turn to NAFSA's professional networks on Network.NAFSA to connect with peers on these

There are places that meet you where you are, and then ask more of you. Tangier is one of those places. Perched at the edge of continents, where Africa greets Europe and the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, Tangier is not only a city. It is a threshold; a crossroads. A reminder that borders can be