Relationship Cultivation

Business Acumen for International Educators

March 18 - 19, 2026 | 2:00 pm

November 18 - 19, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Build critical business acumen to strengthen your strategic impact and advance international education programs with fiscal confidence and operational excellence.

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

Recognizing Innovative Research in IE: Intercultural Competence and Global Learning

November 13, 2025 Connecting research and practice in international education is vital. Each year, NAFSA's Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) honors an individual's contributions to the knowledge and practice of the field through the TLS KC's Innovative Research in

What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion

August 28, 2025

Panelists in this recorded discussion discuss personal journeys of reflection, growth, and success. Attendees shared their experiences and participate in small-group discussions, receiving feedback from peers to continue building their competency toolkits.

Recruitment Trends in China: Emerging Realities and Model Practices for Growth

China remains one of the largest sources of international students globally. However, recent demographic shifts, a shrinking college-age population, and evolving domestic policies are beginning to reshape outbound student trends. In the U.S., Open Doors data still shows Chinese students as a leading

Rethinking Internationalization Through Pathway Programs

Event Dates

September 15, 2025

Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT Join the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) for an engaging cross-committee webinar focused on reimagining internationalization through collaborative degree programs between institutions. Panelists will reflect

Virtual Meet-up: NAFSA 101 for Students and Early Career Professionals

Date: July 27, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT Are you currently interested in or focused on growing your professional network and building your CV or resume to achieve future career goals? Are you specifically interested in research opportunities and networking in the field of international

Recruitment Trends in India

According to the PIE News, over 1.3 million Indian students studied abroad in 2004. In the U.S. alone, Open Doors reported a remarkable 23% increase in Indian students enrolling in U.S. institutions. India is now one of the fastest-growing international student markets, with top destinations

Cover of a publication titled "Relationship Cultivation" from the NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Resource Series. The cover features an orange background with a white line illustration of two hands shaking.

Relationship Cultivation Compilation

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