Centering Social Justice: NAFSA Resources to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A round up of NAFSA resources on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion in international education.
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Washington Wrap-Up
While 2021 was a challenging year for international education—the COVID-19 pandemic ensured that!—together, we in the NAFSA community realized a number of public policy and regulatory practice gains that are of real significance to the field’s recovery. Advocate voices like yours were central to
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Trend Tracing: Four Themes that Defined 2021
It comes as no surprise that much of the work international educators completed in 2021 was molded by the COVID-19 pandemic. But whereas pandemic responses throughout 2020 were often characterized by uncertainty, alarm, and a sense of hopelessness, 2021 traced silver linings, as innovations were
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NAFSA's Year in Review: Reflections on 2021
From the desk of the CEO... As 2021 draws to a close and we turn our attention to the promise of a new year, we at NAFSA have much to be proud of and plenty to look forward to. The effects of COVID-19 pandemic continued to bring extraordinary and unforeseen challenges. But this year also taught us
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In Their Own Words: What NAFSA 2022 Poster Fair Organizers Want You to Know (And 7 Reasons to Submit a Proposal)
As 2021 draws to a close, I wanted to take some time to reflect on this past year. It has certainly been one that has changed my life, especially since I started in the field of crisis management in education abroad right before the pandemic. However, one thing that has remained constant is my
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What We're Grateful For This Year (Plus Our Favorite Thanksgiving Food and Memories!)
So much has changed from this time last year, when many of us celebrated Thanksgiving apart from family and friends—and at the NAFSA office, we're feeling especially grateful right now. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked NAFSA staff members to share their favorite holiday foods and memories
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A Whole of Government Approach to Implementing a National Strategy for International Education
The following is a speech (as prepared) for the immigration working group of the Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum and Refugees on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. ______ Greetings, my name is Esther Brimmer, and I serve as the executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of
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Welcoming International Education Week 2021 With Hope and Confidence
Yesterday, NAFSA released its annual international student economic value analysis as it has for more than 20 years. As you will see reflected in the findings, our field has been impacted significantly by the turbulence of the pandemic. Yet, as we celebrate International Education Week, it fills me
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All-Region Summit: Regional Leaders Take Readers Behind the Scenes
In any year, the work that goes into planning NAFSA regional conferences is an impressive undertaking. So what has it been like to plan and put together NAFSA's inaugural All-Region Summit, which takes place in a time of precedented challenges? We spoke with three regional volunteer leaders about
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Nine Reasons to Get Excited for NAFSA's All-Region Summit
NAFSA is excited to see you at this year's virtual All-Region Summit. Read below for nine reasons to attend and look forward to this innovative event.
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