Inclusion and Equity

Ash Trebisacci

Ash is the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. They hold a BA in English and Gender & Sexuality Studies from Stonehill College and an MEd in higher education from Merrimack College. They spent their junior year studying abroad at Worcester College, Oxford, and

Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Education Abroad

December 5, 2025 | 12:00 pm

Join us for a one-hour webinar designed to help faculty leaders, advisors, and administrators create more inclusive education abroad programs for neurodivergent students. This session introduces a practical resource developed by the Education Abroad Knowledge Community’s Diversity & Inclusion

Resources to Advance Internationalization at Institutions that Serve Underrepresented Students in Education Abroad

NAFSA is committed to supporting the global engagement goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Community Colleges (CCs). These institutions play an undeniably critical role in shaping inclusive

Supporting Students with Cognitive Disabilities and Neurodivergence

This resource equips faculty leaders, advisors, and administrators with actionable strategies to make education abroad programs more inclusive for neurodivergent students. The guide explains what neurodivergence means and why students with cognitive differences—such as autism, ADHD, or learning

Starting with the SDGs: A Practical Framework

NAFSA 2025 Learning Excursions

The 2025 NAFSA Annual Conference is partnering with San Diego intuitions and non-for-profits to host Learning Excursions for attendees. This year there will be four opportunities for attendees to sign up for an excursions. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:30–4:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California Learning

Boundaries & Balance: Shifting the Culture of Work in Education Abroad

March 11, 2025

This NAFSA D&I Collegial Conversation delves into the critical topic of fostering inclusive work environments and promoting employee well-being in the realm of global education. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, D&I subcommittee members share insights and practical strategies to enhance

Enriching Faculty-led Programming with Intercultural Learning Through a Decolonial Lens

March 4, 2025

Faculty-led programs are a vital component of education abroad, offering U.S. students invaluable opportunities for academic growth and cultural immersion. To ensure these programs are conducted responsibly, sustainably, and inclusively, it is essential to prioritize intercultural learning. This

Executive Actions Under the Trump-Vance Administration Touching on DEI and Gender

This NAFSA page collects links and information on executive and agency actions under the Trump-Vance Administration touching on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender. These directives represent a significant shift in federal policies related to DEI and gender issues, and roll back

OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

January 31, 2025

A January 27, 2025 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required "Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements," and to suspend distribution of this funding