International Education Leadership

Kathleen Cade-Gerzon

Kathleen (Kat) Cade-Gerzon is entering her sixth year in the field of international education and currently serves as the Program Coordinator for International Student Life at Texas Tech University. The daughter of a New Zealand immigrant, Kat grew up in a multicultural household that deeply shaped

Brianna Brown

Brianna Brown (she/her) is a young professional in International Education, working primarily in outbound study abroad experiences. She began working at Cornell University as an Education Abroad Advisor in 2023, advising undergraduate students interested in semester and academic year abroad programs

From Disruption to Direction: Redesigning Higher Education Internationalization for the Age of Intelligent Systems

July 21, 2026

July/August 2026 By Michael Fung and Nohem í Vilchis Treviño Universities have spent centuries creating, preserving, and disseminating knowledge, as well as establishing partnerships beyond their walls to advance the academic enterprise. In the age of intelligent systems, these institutions play a

Recognition and the Promise of Mobility: The UNESCO Global Convention

May 19, 2026

May/June 2026 By Esther Benjamin and Stig Arne Skjerven Since its founding in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been dedicated to advancing "peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, and culture,"

Management Development Program - October 2026

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