International Education Leadership

Executive Order: Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid

February 18, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14169, Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid. Read: EO 14169 on whitehouse.gov EO 14169 published in the Federal Register at: 90 FR 8619 (January 30, 2025) DOS Press Statement: Implementing the President’s Executive Order on

Executive Actions Under the Trump-Vance Administration Touching on DEI and Gender

This NAFSA page collects links and information on executive and agency actions under the Trump-Vance Administration touching on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender. These directives represent a significant shift in federal policies related to DEI and gender issues, and roll back

Executive Order: Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism

On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14188 titled Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism. "This order reaffirms Executive Order 13899 and directs additional measures to advance the policy thereof in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, against the

OMB Memorandum on Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

January 31, 2025

A January 27, 2025 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required "Federal agencies to identify and review all Federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President’s policies and requirements," and to suspend distribution of this funding

Management Development Program - May 2025

Proven Training for IE Professionals! 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 to refine your leadership approach, the NAFSA

Resources on Initiatives Under the Second Trump Administration

NAFSA Resources Letters, statements, and memoranda NAFSA Decries DHS Proposal to End D/S as a 'Gross Governmental Overreach'. August 27, 2025. In response to DHS's proposed rule that would eliminate the current “duration of status” (D/S) system for international students (F status) and exchange

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

On January 29, 2025, NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. International education leaders shared strategies for leading through times of transition, offered tools and resources to

Are International Educators Ready for a Generative AI Future?

January/February 2025 By Miko McFarland and Jon Hibbard Throughout history, technological innovations have consistently reshaped the way humans live and work. One of the latest of these significant shifts is the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Even though AI has been lingering in

Navigating Change: Strategies for Resilient Leadership

Join NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel on navigating change and building resilient leadership. Hear international education leaders share strategies for leading through times of transition, offer tools and resources to advocate for international

Boundaries & Balance: Shifting the Culture of Work in Education Abroad

This NAFSA D&I Collegial Conversation delves into the critical topic of fostering inclusive work environments and promoting employee well-being in the realm of global education. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, D&I subcommittee members share insights and practical strategies to enhance