Voices

Charlotte West
A conversation about what international educators should understand about budget allocation, program proposals, navigating dips in revenue, and more.
Elizabeth Hendley
A conversation with NAFSA’s director of public policy about what the international education community might expect from the Biden presidency—and where to look for signs of hope.
Esther D. Brimmer, DPhil
The United States is a mix of many currents, and its history crashes ashore in waves.
Charlotte West
A conversation with a psychologist gives insight into why it is difficult to plan during times of uncertainty, the importance of acknowledging progress, and what happens when leaders fail to communicate well with their staff.
Meredith Bell
The outgoing president and chair of NAFSA’s board of directors discusses how he maintains hope in the face of the challenges and uncertainty.
Hilary E. Kahn, PhD
Global learning encourages us to see how the global and local are full complements of who we are.
Joanna Regulska
International educators must continually innovate, especially when faced with change.
Bryce Loo, MA
Amid systemic and long-standing challenges, we must seize the opportunity to broaden the lens of higher education.
Anne M. D’Angelo, PhD
Leading and engaging, both locally and globally, requires pursuing a more inclusive community, building trust through careful listening, respecting disagreement, and taking more risks.
Supriya Baily, PhD
As international educators, we must be better prepared to counter ideological rigidity and the demonization of the other.