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May 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Register Today

Global student mobility is undergoing significant change, shaped by shifting student preferences, evolving visa and policy environments, and increasing competition among destinations. In this webinar, Global Student Mobility Trends: Emerging Destinations and Shifting Demand, experts from NAFSA Global Partner institutions WorldStrides and ICEF, alongside institutional insight from Florida Atlantic University, will explore the key trends influencing where and how students choose to study abroad. 

The conversation will examine emerging destination markets, changes in student demand across regions and program types, and the implications for recruitment and enrollment strategies. Attendees will gain practical insights to better understand the current landscape and make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex global market.

Speakers

Zac Macinnes

Zac Maccines
World Strides
Education Abroad Representative, Region XI
Zac has served the field of international education for nearly 15 years, and believes deeply in the power of study abroad to create a better, more compassionate world - one student at a time. Zac’s own life was transformed by formative global education experiences in Peru, Mexico, Spain and...
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Mihaela Metianu, EdD

Mihaela Metianu
Florida Atlantic University
Mihaela Metianu, EdD, currently serves as the assistant provost for global engagement at Florida Atlantic University. She joined FAU in 2006. As the senior international officer at her institution, she is responsible facilitating and coordinating the global strategic platform and for leading a wide...
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Craig Riggs, Editor, ICEF Monitor

Craig Riggs
ICEF Monitor
Craig Riggs is the editor of ICEF Monitor, the industry's leading source of market intelligence for international student recruitment, and the publisher of ICEF Insights, an annual magazine focused on the most important trends and issues shaping international education. His work on both publications...
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