International Student and Scholar Services

NAFSA’s Director, Regulatory Practice Liaison, Steve Springer, gives an update on what international educators can expect this fall regarding duration of status and Optional Practical Training (OPT), as well as other developments to watch.
John Gallagher
Leaders are relying on communication, empathy, flexibility, and a little levity to keep staff healthy and motivated.
Charlotte West
As the coronavirus continues to upend higher education around the world, emergency managers look back—and ahead—to build resilient international programs.
Charlotte West
How to help international students who remain in the United States, from navigating housing logistics to providing social and emotional support.
Charlotte West
A conversation with a senior international officer and an international travel and security manager offers insight into how institutions can approach crisis management.
Mark Toner
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has rocked international education. Here’s a look at how some institutions are responding.
An update to the international education community about NAFSA’s recommendations to U.S. government agencies during the current pandemic.
Karen Doss Bowman
Institutions can take proactive steps to help international students feel secure in the United States.
Meredith Bell, Rachel de Rosset
While Spain is a top destination for students from around the world, the country has struggled to maintain quality and retain students in its higher education system.
Esther D. Brimmer, DPhil
How international educators can stay up to date on the latest information.