International Education Leadership

From Survival to Strategy: Leading in Uncertain Times

March 4, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Join NAFSA's International Educator magazine and International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for a discussion based on the themes in an article from the January/February issue of IE. Panelists will discuss what makes the current environment in higher education different from previous

Management Development Program - May 2026

May 24 - 26, 2026 | 8:00 am

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

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Current status: Still awaiting DHS submission of a final rule to OMB. Shortlink to this page: https://www.nafsa.org/dsfinalruleanalysis This will be the NAFSA home for analysis of a future Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule expected to eliminate

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

Starting with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

December 10, 2025

This Collegial Conversation featured members of the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community running a panel interview with Jolynn Shoemaker, Director of Global Engagements in Global Affairs at University of California, Davis. Jolynn is the co-author of the book Global Goals, Global

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 Launched

November 19, 2025

International Student Resource Center Launched On November 18, 2025, the International Student Resource Center (ISRC) was officially launched by the Talent Mobility Fund, a program of Renaissance Philanthropy, with support from Coefficient Giving, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Dana Foundation

Pivots and Possibilities: Preparing for the Future

November 18, 2025

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