International Education Leadership

Management Development Program - October 2026

October 17 - 19, 2026 | 8:00 am

Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Seattle 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

Moving Comprehensive Internationalization Forward in Shifting Currents

In an era of political uncertainty, economic instability, and shifting global alliances, the internationalization of higher education faces challenges that demand critical reflection and strategic adaptation. NAFSA explored these new realities and identified prescriptions for updating practice with

Bill Seeks to Require Institutions of Higher Education to Submit Lists of All Non-USC or LPR Students and Staff to an Expanded SEVIS

On March 24, 2026 Senator Tom Cotton [R-AR] introduced S.4165, dubbed the Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026. The bill seeks to expand SEVIS to receive from all institutions of higher education each academic term "a complete and accurate list of all students, faculty members, and

Lissi Ureta

Lissi Ureta is a senior study abroad advisor at the University of Oklahoma Education Abroad Office, where she primarily works with the OU Study Center in Arezzo, Italy. Originally from Michigan, she earned her Bachelor's degree in International Studies from OU. In her free time, she enjoys spending

From Survival to Strategy: Leading in Uncertain Times

Watch the recording of a discussion facilitated by NAFSA's International Educator magazine and the International Education Leadership Knowledge Community on the themes in an article from the January/February issue of IE. Panelists discussed what makes the current environment in higher education

Grant Chapman

Grant Chapman is the senior international officer at Kansas State University. He leads and manages the Office of International Programs (OIP), the university office for centralized international activities, initiatives and programs. Grant has oversight of the OIP units—education abroad, English

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