People Development

Making Connections: Finding Your Place in IE

September 22, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Students and early career professionals in international education are encouraged to network and learn more about building a career and community in international education with NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC). Register for the live event and join the

The International Education Handbook, Second Edition

Management Development Program - October 2026

October 17 - 19, 2026 | 8:00 am

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Seattle for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Self-Assessment

Management Development Program - May 2026

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Orlando for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or

Attracting and Retaining Talent in International Education

As international educators navigate ongoing disruption and change, the issue is no longer just how we recruit and hire, but how we create workplaces where people want to stay and advance. This webinar invited our community to reflect on what attracts and engages today’s IE professionals and how

Leading with Care: A Guide for Leaders to Foster a Supportive Work Culture in Education Abroad Teams

Our profession continues to evolve in response to global uncertainty, shifting student needs, and the realities of an increasingly interconnected world. Through it all, one truth has remained constant: the strength of our field is grounded in the strength of our people. This tool, "Leading with Care

When to Retire: Refocusing from Global Impact to Personal Horizons

When is the “right time” to retire from a career in international education? Join colleagues for an honest, lively panel discussion about how they made (or are making) their decisions, the preparations that matter most, and the surprises they faced along the way. Expect practical insights, candid

Pivots and Possibilities: Preparing for the Future

November/December 2025 By Sora H. Friedman As international educators, we start our careers thinking we will be in this field for decades. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the number of international education (IE) professionals considering a shift in career has increased. Whether such change

Advancing Internationalization at Equity-Focused Institutions

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