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Investing in the Global Education of American Students

Investing in the Global Education of American Students Yesterday, Senators Dick Durbin (D Ill.) and Roger Wicker (R Miss.) introduced legislation in the Senate that will make an investment in the global education of our students by creating an innovative
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Curious about Advocacy Day

Curious about Advocacy Day? I came to NAFSA directly from Capitol Hill. During my two years on the Hill, I worked at the front desk of my home state senator's office as a staff assistant, and then got promoted to
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Social Medias Impact on Public Diplomacy

Social Media's Impact on Public DiplomacyIn an interesting article written by the Politico's Victoria Esser on the use of social media in advancing U.S. public diplomacy, Esser explores the question of whether or not President Obama should use the same
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Taking the Reins of International Education in Region VI

Taking the Reins of International Education in Region VIMore than 300 professionals gathered in Lexington, Kentucky, to join in "taking the reins of international education." Attendees were invited to participate in a conference competition focused on the current challenges in
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NAFSA Region III Hosts Conference South of the Border

NAFSA Region III Hosts Conference South of the BorderThe 2008 NAFSA Region III conference in Merida, Mexico was great Many conference events took place at local establishments outside of the hotel, including at the Quinta Montes Molina, a restored colonial
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Exploring Fulbrights Legacy at NAFSAs Region VIII Conference

Exploring Fulbright’s Legacy at NAFSA’s Region VIII ConferenceIndividuals attending the NAFSA Region VIII conference, held November 5 8, 2008, in Pittsburgh, PA, had the opportunity to preview a documentary on the life of Senator J. William Fulbright. Even better, participants
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