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NAFSA 2018 Workshop Spotlight: Conducting Ethical Research More and more, international educators are being called upon to provide data and evidence to support the work that they do. To help meet this challenge, Peggy Shannon-Baker, PhD, and Sarah Rutherford have developed a new Current Topics

When we first start in the field, it's difficult to stand out. International education is competitive, and many job candidates share the same skills and passions. To be successful, you must find that element about yourself that sets you apart and create a powerful brand around it. But how? You’ve

Have you ever wondered if your office structure is the best fit for the type of institution, students, and scholars that you have? International education offices can be structured in a variety of ways, so how do you divide responsibilities between staff? Do advisers specialize in academic programs

This year, we are excited to celebrate the 70th anniversary of NAFSA and the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. The Annual Conference Committee has made an intentional effort to highlight the diverse voices and shared commitment of international education professionals from all over the world in this

Cheesesteaks, hoagies, soft pretzels, water ice, scrapple, pork roll—the list of famous Philly foods is endless. So when you come to Philadelphia for the NASFA 2018 Annual Conference & Expo, be prepared to eat your way across the city! Philadelphia is home to thousands of restaurants specializing in

Wait! Before you buy your travel tickets for the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, take note that Terry Gross, the award-winning Radio Hall of Fame member, National Humanities Medal recipient, and National Public Radio host of Fresh Air (the most downloaded podcast on the Apple

The Journey and the Destination: Transportation and Attractions in Philly Most of us in the international education field would list travelling as our favorite hobby. We enjoy wandering from place to place, learning new things, and soaking in all that the world has to offer. Most of us can also

Plenary Connections: Bill Nye As all of us prepare to attend NAFSA's 70th Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, we invariably begin to organize our calendars, set up meetings, and prepare for one of the most dynamic weeks over the course of any given year for many international educators here

Philly Philly: #NAFSA2018 in Philadelphia! Welcome to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The birthplace of America, the city of brotherly love, the cheesesteak capital, and most recently, home of the 2018 Super Bowl World Champions of Football. Philadelphia boasts big-city living with a small-town feel

Laura Bush: A Model of a First Lady’s Diplomatic Reach The late Lady Bird Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson, wrote of the role of a U.S. First Lady: “The Constitution of the United States does not mention the First Lady. She is elected by one man only. The statute books assign