Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Self-Assessment

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Country Insights Report: Nigeria

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status and Imposing Academic Mobility Restrictions

July 23, 2026

DHS Final Rule on Duration of Status and Academic Mobility Restrictions Will Go Into Effect September 15, 2026 Rule name: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information

Recruitment Trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to present important opportunities for U.S. institutions seeking to diversify their international enrollment. As student interests evolve and recruitment approaches mature, understanding on-the-ground realities is critical for success. Join

The New Global Student: Insights from International School Counselors on Choice, Motivation, and Mobility

International schools are the fastest-growing segment of global education, and the students they serve are reshaping international recruitment. What motivates today’s globally mobile students? How do they make college choices? And what role do international school counselors play in guiding those

Reimagining Global Learning: The Power of Campus-Based Experiences

January/February 2026 By Janelle S. Peifer The campus environment has always played a critical role in identity formation for emerging adults (Arnett 2016). During these pivotal years and developmental period, students begin conceptualizing and placing themselves within the context of the wider

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International Student Resource Center: What DSOs need to know.

A 2024 National Academies report concluded, in essence, that the primary if not sole global talent pipeline for the United States are international students, scholars, and researchers attracted to U.S. university campuses. “The U.S. has a talent program,” the National Academies committee chair said

Workflows For International Credential Evaluation

This resource, created by 2024 IEM KC leaders, is intended to help define a series of business model workflows aimed at showcasing operational best practices for credential evaluation. The three most model practices of international credential evaluation are: In-house by staff members Through a

IEP Admission Process Efficiencies

To address the evolving needs of prospective international students and enhance operational efficiency, institutions must consider innovative approaches to managing Intensive English Programs (IEPs) and degree-seeking admission processes. This resource outlines five strategic models designed to