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American Global Leadership and the Nobel Peace PrizeNAFSA released this statement today NAFSA congratulates President Obama on the occasion of his being named this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. As the President has said, this honor is not

The Olympics and Why Bad Experiences at U.S. Borders are More “Harrowing” Than You ThinkIn his pitch to the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen last week, President Obama spoke about what he sees as the enduring value of the Olympic

Déjà Vu Recent Reporting And Then Corrections on Student VisasIt’s good to see the news media set the record straight on the details of the case of Hosam Smadi, the Jordanian national accused of attempting to blow up a Dallas

U.S. Immigration Law Benefits Economic Recovery – In Other CountriesIn a recent FOX Business interview, Vivek Wadhwa, an entrepreneur turned academic (he’s a senior research associate at Harvard Law School, a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley, and executive in residence

Visa Issues a Nightmare for U.S. InnovationSince 9 11, international students and scholars in the sciences have had to jump through major hurdles to get the visas they need to come to the United States – a six month wait

IE Seeks Photo and Essay Submissions for In FocusDo you have compelling photograph that captures a transcendent moment of an international education experience? Each issue of International Educator (IE) includes a gripping photo accompanied by a short essay describing the

Engaging the Cuban People Beyond the Billboard"Engagement" and "dialogue" have not always been words associated with U.S. Cuba relations. But, if recent reports in the media are any indication, that may be changing. Today, NAFSA sent a letter to the

Where Would You Study Abroad? The world is the limit – or should be – when it comes to opportunities to explore other cultures, learn a foreign language, and expand global understanding. But since the Bush Administration placed harsh regulations

Advocacy Day 2009 A Success Today, nearly 100 NAFSAns went to Capitol Hill to advocate for international education and exchange. As part of Advocacy Day 2009, these NAFSA members discussed the transformative impact of a global education with members of

Vic Johnson Recognized for Advocacy LeadershipLast Friday, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs presented Vic Johnson, NAFSA’s Senior Advisor for Public Policy, an award for his career long dedication to strengthening national security through international education. The