Cover for the December 2025 issue of International Educator magazine

December 2025: Small Moments Shine

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The Southward Shift
Rosario Díaz Domínguez
Reflections on a year that offered unexpected moments of encouragement.
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Celebrating Hope
Samantha Brandauer
During a year of challenges, program milestones are reminders of the long-term impact of our work.
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The Multiplier Effect
Eric Hartman
Strong networks and long-term vision create tangible change and embrace human dignity.
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A Partnership to Benefit All
Gwyneth Smith
During a time of crisis, we were compelled to provide our students with a sense of belonging and support.
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The Shapes That Light Can Make
Isaac Morales
As visa revocations upended the lives of international students, one international educator learned that what carries us through crisis is the moments of community, small victories, and the quiet conviction that showing up matters.
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VISAS Café at UVA: Creating the World We Want to See
Beth Rogers-Witte
Every week, a simple gathering transforms language practice into something deeper: a space where students from Seoul to San Salvador build understanding, belonging, and community across cultures.

About International Educator

International Educator is NAFSA’s flagship publication and has been published continually since 1990. As a record of the association and the field of international education, IE includes articles on a variety of topics, trends, and issues facing NAFSA members and their work. 

From in-depth features to interviews with thought leaders and columns tailored to NAFSA’s knowledge communities, IE provides must-read context and analysis to those working around the globe to advance international education and exchange.

About NAFSA

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA serves the needs of more than 10,000 members and international educators worldwide at more than 3,500 institutions, in over 150 countries.

NAFSA membership provides you with unmatched access to best-in-class programs, critical updates, and resources to professionalize your practice. Members gain unrivaled opportunities to partner with experienced international education leaders.