NAFSA Blog

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

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

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

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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The COVID-19 pandemic brought study abroad programs to a grinding halt last year, with tremendous financial ramifications for higher education and interruptions to the academic and professional growth of U.S. students who seek an enriching experience to help launch their careers. The return of study

If you’ve looked at the schedule for the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo—and if you haven’t yet, check it out!—you know it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the offerings. Among the hundreds of sessions, workshops, networking events, speakers, exhibitors, special events, it can be hard to know