Cover for the July 2025 issue of International Educator magazine

July 2025: Facing the Headwinds

Feature
Navigating Turbulent Times
Mark Toner
International educators reflect on past decades for guidance on navigating today’s challenges.
Practice Area Column
International Students and Scholars
The Shifting Landscape for International Scholars
John Gallagher
International scholars have always had unique needs, but the past few months have created new stressors and unprecedented challenges for them.
Voices
Take 5
Take 5: The X Factor
Meredith Bell
International educators share the intangible qualities they value most when hiring new team members.

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.