Missouri is home to more than 200 NAFSA members working at 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities, 152 proprietary schools and a range of high schools, and other institutions.

2026 Missouri International Educators Meeting (MIEM)

Thursday, June 18, 2025
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
8:30AM - 4:00PM CT

Registration opens Monday, April 27 at 8AM CT.

Registration Cost

Through June 3, the early bird registration fees are as follows: 

• $75 for NAFSA members
• $55 for NAFSA student members
• $55 for NAFSA Life members or NAFSA retired professional members
• $100 for nonmembers 

From June 4 through June 17, the regular registration fees are as follows:

• 5"> $82 for NAFSA members
• $60 for NAFSA student members
• $60 for NAFSA Life members or NAFSA retired professional members
• $110 for nonmembers 

Sponsor Opportunities

Breakfast Sponsor: $250 (1 available)
Benefits: Individual social media thank you on NAFSA Region IV and Study Missouri socials day of event, logo on all printed materials. Additionally, one free MIEM admission per sponsor.

Coffee Break Sponsor: $250 (1 available)
Benefits: Individual social media thank you on NAFSA Region IV and Study Missouri socials day of event, logo on all printed materials. Additionally, one free MIEM admission per sponsor.

Lunch Sponsor: $500 (1 available)
Benefits: Invited to have a 5-minute presentation (or video) as part of the MIEM welcome, individual social media thank you on NAFSA Region IV and Study Missouri socials day of event, logo on all printed materials. Additionally, one free MIEM admission per sponsor.

Questions? Please feel free to contact Brooke Richards at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you in Columbia, MO in June!

REGISTER SOON!

International Education Day at the Capitol

Every year, international students and study abroad participants from around the state gather for a day of learning and sharing at the state capitol in Jefferson City. International Education Day is usually held in April each year. 

Missouri International Networks

Study Missouri

The Study Missouri Consortium is a grassroots organizational of colleges and universities across Missouri dedicated to promoting international education.

The Mission of Study Missouri is to support and enhance the capacity of member institutions, individually and collectively, to foster international experiences and cross-cultural competence among students, faculty and citizens in Missouri and to facilitate communication, cooperation, and expansion of international educational activities and exchanges in the State of Missouri.

Meetings are held quarterly. For inquiries regarding meeting or call-in dates and times, or for membership inquiries, please contact Erika Lees, Chair 2024

Mid-Missouri Advisers to Internationals Network (MAIN)

In 1997, MAIN started as a group of international student advisers who met monthly to discuss topics related to international students and scholars. The group has expanded to encompass all facets of international education and continues to meet on the third Friday of each month, except for August. MAIN provides attendees with the opportunity to share best practices, network with other professionals and receive updates on immigration and regulatory issues. For meeting details for MAIN, contact Tonya Veltrop at [email protected].

International Education Council of Missouri and Illinois (IECMI)

IECMI is a group of international student advisers and other professionals from St. Louis area schools and southern Illinois that meet monthly.

Please join the IECMI group for more information.