Internationalizing the Campus 2026

NAFSA's annual report cites exemplary practices, model approaches, and major trends shaping the current state of international education on U.S. campuses. 

Five institutions, from a strong and diverse set of nominees, were chosen to receive the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization in 2026 and are profiled in depth in this report:

• Lone Star College System
• Luther College
• Saint Louis University
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Washington University in St. Louis

Three institutions received the Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for their outstanding accomplishments in specific areas of internationalization:

• University of Delaware
• University of Tulsa
• Western Kentucky University

See this page to learn more about the awards, winners, and application process.