International Education Leadership

2025 Symposium on Leadership

Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00–3:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California NAFSA welcomes you to join us at the 2025 Symposium on Leadership on May 27 in San Diego, a special signature program included with registration for the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference

Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization

Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to provide meaningful support and recognition for their efforts. Join NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community for an informative panel focusing on successful practices and

Bridging Borders: Toward Equity in International Research Collaborations

November/December 2024 By Miri Yemini In examining the broader landscape of higher education, we can identify significant changes that are driven by global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and wars—and that pose questions concerning the relevance and value of higher education

Darya Anoshei

Darya holds the position of Admissions and Outreach Supervisor at the University of Washington's International & English Language Program. As someone who identifies with the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience, she was raised within a diverse cultural and linguistic environment. Her dedication is

Driving Change in Professionalization within International Education

July/August 2024 By Kira Espiritu In our increasingly interconnected world, internationalization is a key priority for higher education institutions. Collaborative research projects, study abroad programs, and international partnerships are integral to fostering global citizenship and promoting

The State of Play in Washington: What's New and What's Next

This Town Hall examined the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting the field of international education: where we've had success, where we're facing obstacles, and what's next.

GSLR 2024: Community

April 15, 2024

On behalf of NAFSA’s Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC), we are pleased to present Issue No. 13 of the Global Studies Literature Review ( GSLR). The theme of this issue, “Recentering, Reprioritizing, and Reengaging a Sense of Community within International Education,”

The State of Play in Washington: What’s New and What’s Next

NAFSA members are invited to a special NAFSA Town Hall on the latest legislative and regulatory policy updates affecting international education: where we’ve had success, where we’re facing obstacles, and what’s next. NAFSA’s panel of experts will highlight recent changes benefiting study abroad and

Making It Together: How Internationalized Colleges and Universities Contribute as Community Anchors

January/February 2024 By Cheryl Matherly At a time when many U.S. campuses are experiencing tensions between internationalization and local engagement efforts, Lehigh University has embraced the vision that these should be complementary and not contradictory goals. Lehigh recently adopted a 10-year

Global Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion

On January 25, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community held an informative panel delving into the nuanced landscape of global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Expert panelists based in Morocco and the United Arab Emirates explored the variances, challenges, and