International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Harvard Suit Challenges Revocation of SEVP Certification

Key Takeaway A pair of preliminary injunctions issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on June 20 and June 23, 2025 currently block the Department of Homeland Security's May 22, 2025 revocation of Harvard University's SEVP certification and the June 4, 2025 Presidential

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - First Quarter 2025

IssueNet Quarterly Summary - First Quarter 2025 January, February, March, 2025 Highlighting the top issues reported through NAFSA IssueNet. Prepared by Theresa Johnson, University of Denver and Laure Bordas-Isner, University of Michigan. Top Issues SEVP Issue One: Since mid-March, NAFSA has been

International Education’s Duty of Care: Supporting and Retaining International Students in Times of Uncertainty

As international students navigate life far from home, institutions must go beyond academics to ensure they are supported, connected, and valued during these vexing times. This timely and practical webinar explored how universities and colleges are stepping up to meet their duty of care through

Advising International Students on Study Abroad – What to Know Now

What does an education abroad professional need to know now about advising international students about their study abroad options? Join The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators for a joint webinar that explores collaborative partnerships between the education

Current Issues: Legal Responses to Enforcement Actions Against Students

Attend this Regulatory Perspectives event for members. As we strive to keep up with the fast-evolving challenges and provide support to international students and scholars, NAFSA is diving deeper into issues related to the recent visa revocations, SEVIS terminations, and other enforcement against

Tony Marotta

Tony is a Chicago based professional with over a decade of experience in International Education and nearly two decades in higher education. Tony is currently the Director of Global Engagement at Elmhurst University, a role that encompasses International Student Services, Study Abroad/Away, and

Ruth Prince

Ruth Prince is the Director of International Student & Scholar Services at Boise State University. She has worked for over 15 years in a variety of International Higher Education roles, including International Admissions & Recruitment, SEVIS Compliance, and Student & Scholar Support. She currently

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

Ioana Costant, JD

Ioana Costant is the director of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). She has served in this role since 2020. Ioana leads the office, which supports more than 4,000 scholars and students at Carolina. She is focused on delivering high-quality services and programs to international

ISSS Management Seminar

Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:30–3:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California Managing an office supporting international students and scholars presents challenges, especially within the constraints of limited resources, competing