Teaching, Learning, and Facilitation

Knowledge Diplomacy: An Approach to Addressing Global Issues

Examining the role of international higher education and research in building relations between countries is not new. Traditionally, it has been done through a cultural, scientific, or public diplomacy lens and more recently a soft power approach. This article presents a new perspective by using a

Golden Ages on the Horizon: International Higher Education and the Knowledge Revolution

Download the July 2019 report By Bryan McAllister-Grande I recently attended the 8th International Conference on Higher Education in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on “Transforming Saudi Universities in an Era of Change.” The atmosphere was one of excitement and cooperation. The topics of the conference—the

Shape of Global Higher Education Report

May 29, 2019 A new report for the Shape of Global Higher Education series was released at the NAFSA 2019 Conference & Expo in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. NAFSA has been pleased to collaborate with the British Council on this important research evaluating national policy impacts on

International Student Recruitment and Perception of U.S. Gun Violence

Download the May 2019 report By William Pruitt Introduction In the United States, recruitment and admissions professionals must continually strategize ways to accomplish their university’s international recruitment goals. Whether it is a push to increase the number of exchange students, degree

Internationalization in a Time of Global Disruption

This issue of Trends & Insights showcases the work of the 2018–19 NAFSA Senior Fellows, respected international education scholars whose deliberative reflections are informing internationalization efforts and strengthening higher education’s global bonds.

Global Studies Literature Review - No. 9, January 2019

The Global Studies Literature Review editorial team welcomes you to explore the many thoughtful contributions to Issue No. 9, "New Models and Emerging Perspectives in Global Education," including a special introduction celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship

Learning and Training

Offered in-person, online, and at NAFSA events, NAFSA professional learning products and services are essential for international educators at all levels.

Improving Diversity and Inclusion in International Education Research: Holding Academic Journals Accountable

On September 7, 2018 scholars Philip Altbach and Hans de Wit (2018) shared an opinion editorial in University World News stating that there should be constraints on how much academic research is published in journals. Their rationale stemmed from one of the top journals in higher education, Review

Making Meaning of Education Abroad

Making Meaning of Education Abroad is an interactive workbook designed to engage returned education abroad participants in critical reflection and vocabulary-building exercises in order to successfully articulate their international experiences in academic, community, professional, and advocacy

How Can Global Learning Promote a Positive Nationalism?

Global learning and nationalism are often presented as antithetical approaches to understanding one's place in the world. However, a careful examination of both shows how they can be linked in a manner that promotes a positive nationalism.