Cover for Jan/Feb 2026 issue of International Educator magazine

January/February 2026: Innovation Without Borders

Practice Area Column
International Students and Scholars
Navigating Policy Uncertainties of Post-Study Employment
Rita Colorito
Recent and proposed changes in U.S. immigration policy threaten the pipeline of international talent filling critical workforce gaps—with uncertain consequences for students, institutions, and industries alike.
Practice Area Column
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Measuring What Matters in Global Learning
Margaret Beal
Institutions are rethinking how they assess international education impact, moving from one-size-fits-all tools to approaches shaped by context and purpose.
Practice Area Column
International Enrollment Management
From Four to Fourteen
Mark Toner
Admissions demand shifts toward Asia and Europe are accelerating. But a rising tide could lift all boats.
Voices
Take 5
Take 5: Fresh Thinking
Meredith Bell
International educators share where creative thinking and fresh approaches are most needed in the field.

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.