International Education is Not a Partisan Issue - and Congress Agrees
NAFSA’s Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy Jill Welch testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration yesterday. The hearing, “Student Visa Integrity: Protecting Educational Opportunity and National Security,” was chaired by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
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Happy Hour and Fun Things To Do
With only a few more weeks until NAFSA 2018, many of us are finalizing schedules, setting up meeting arrangements and booking reservations. While your conference planning is underway, don’t forget to save some time to explore Philadelphia with colleagues old and new. No need to dive into a guide
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As Enrollment Declines, Members of Congress Speak Out for International Students
‘Tis the season for fall enrollment deadlines for U.S. colleges and universities. This is the time of year when many accepted students must choose which U.S. college or university to commit to for the fall. For international students, they are deciding whether to come to a school in the United
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Conquering the Professional Norm: Budgeting, Communication, and Meetings
Whether you’ve had years of managerial experience or you are new to being a manager, three work responsibilities have become the professional norm: budgeting, communication, and meetings.
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Plenary Connections: Joyce Banda
I am thrilled that Joyce Banda, former president of the Republic of Malawi, will serve as one of this year’s plenary speakers at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference & Expo. Banda’s commitment to issues related to women and girls is crucial right now.
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NAFSA 2018: Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Universities
NAFSA 2018: Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Universities It is time for some Philadelphia geography! To keep up with the locals, it is essential you become familiar with the basic layout of this city and some of its eclectic and diverse neighborhoods. Philadelphia is laid out almost entirely on a
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NAFSA 2018: Celebrating 70 Years of Advancing International Education at the NAFSA Annual Conference
NAFSA 2018: Celebrating 70 Years of Advancing International Education at the NAFSA Annual Conference 2018 is a special year for the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of this incredible event. For 70 years, international education professionals have been attending this
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Five Steps for Leading a Staff Training
You and your team would benefit from learning best practices from other institutions, and you always mean to take the time to think through your processes and whether they meet your current needs. But somehow doing research and developing training materials never makes it to the top of your to-do
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NAFSA 2018: History and Monuments of Philadelphia
In celebration of the NAFSA 2018 in Philadelphia, PA, the blog looks at the history and monuments of the city.
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NAFSA 2018 Workshop Spotlight: Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad
In my final post introducing new Current Topics Workshops this year, I highlight my conversation with Margaret McCullers, associate director of academic and special projects at the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler). McCullers joined with Chelsea Kindred, Lindsay Calvert
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