Voices

Summer break special edition: NAFSA member recommendations for the not-so-lazy days of summer.
Gad Perry, Sukant Misra, PhD, Reagan Ribordy, David Weindorf
Internationalizing scholarship has far-reaching benefits, but it can be a process to get there. Texas Tech University’s Office of International Affairs shares its successes and challenges in its quest to fully internationalize this corner of campus.
Students from around the world—some with limited English proficiency—come to U.S. campuses, and U.S. students—often only speaking English—prepare for study abroad.
A law school dean's trip to Uganda led to advancements in the country's juvenile legal system.
Elizabeth Hendley
Growing up in postwar France, General James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.), saw firsthand the effects of U.S. diplomatic efforts. Here, he talks about the importance of international education in advancing global diplomacy, civility, and national security.
Esther D. Brimmer, DPhil
The historical and cultural connections between countries in the Atlantic world continue to affect partnerships, student mobility patterns, and study abroad participation.
Esther D. Brimmer, DPhil, NAFSA's CEO and executive director, discusses her background in international relations and shares her vision for NAFSA in the coming years.
Stuart Anderson
Concerns about a regulatory rollback under the Trump administration have pushed optional practical training (OPT) to the front line of concerns for employers, universities, and students.
Shoshanna Sumka
International alternative breaks enable participants to explore social justice and environmental issues at their root.
Niamh Hamill
Niamh Hamill shares her perspective on the benefits and challenges of facilitating education abroad programs to Ireland.