International Education Leadership

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

Management Development Program - February 2026

February 10 - March 5 | 1:30 pm

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us for this fully virtual MDP 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 seeking

From Congress to Campus: Effective Advocacy Tactics in International Education

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October 28, 2025

While political landscapes continually shift, the need to advocate for international education, locally and globally, persists. Effective advocacy adapts to both supportive and challenging environments. This session reviewed examples of advocacy at different levels: 'Big A', focusing on government

The Hidden Cost of Restricting International Students: A Human Perspective on America's STEM Future

September 23, 2025

September/October 2025 By Debra W. Stewart and Tiffany Waits Research consistently demonstrates the contribution of international students to the U.S. research enterprise. These students enhance research productivity at U.S. universities and disproportionately contribute to driving innovation

Autopilot Off - Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

September 18, 2025

Challenge your approach to international education by developing more intentional and sustainable intentional practices. Explore strategies for creating lasting positive impact while ensuring you leave communities and spaces better than you found them. Transform your work with practical tools and

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.

Autopilot Off - Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

Join your colleagues online on September 16 at 2pm ET for a Peer-to-Peer virtual presentation. Challenge your approach to international education by developing more intentional and sustainable intentional practices. Explore strategies for creating lasting positive impact while ensuring you leave

House Committee Sends Letters to Several Universities Requesting Detailed Information on Chinese Students

Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), as chair of the House "Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party" (CCP), sent letters to six U.S. University presidents asking for written responses to numerouse questions regarding demographics, funding sources, research activities, security protocols, and post

Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

March 24, 2025

Executive Order 14242 of March 20, 2025: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities Read the executive order on whitehouse.gov Federal Register cite: scheduled for publication on March 25, 2025 Read a White House Fact Sheet on the executive order Stated purpose This