Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon reflects on her belief that universities should prepare students for a global knowledge economy and expect faculty to be globally engaged.
Internationalization
Higher education institutions in the United States are increasingly using the language of “global citizenship” to describe the skills and habits they seek to cultivate in their students.
Higher education in Iraq suffered in the aftermath of U.S. military action, but U.S. colleges and universities are building partnerships to help rebuild higher education opportunities for Iraqis.
U.S. universities are infusing global awareness by internationalizing general education requirements.
University of Gondar President Desalegne Mengesha Degefaw shares his perspective on the challenges of expanding and improving the African higher education sector.
Marlene Johnson reflects on her proudest achievements from her tenure as NAFSA's executive director and CEO and where she thinks the field is going in the next few years.
International partnerships with higher education institutions in Africa are growing as the continent has an increasing demand for higher education.