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There’s a reason people return to NAFSA year after year. It’s where ideas gain momentum, where conversations turn into action, and where the future of international education takes shape.
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NAFSA 2026 Member Savings
NAFSA members save $300 USD on registration for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. Members also receive special discounts on NAFSA 2026 Workshops. Select from New Member, Individual, Group, International, Student, or Retired Professional membership options. Welcome to NAFSA!
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Urge Congress to Fund Imperiled International Education Programs
Programs at the Departments of State and Education that ensure U.S. students and scholars are gaining the global skills they need to be successful in today's world are now imperiled. Urge Congress to fund them!
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Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.
Gain access to the resources to shape your international education programs, build skills, and achieve professional goals. NAFSA Members receive discounted rates on annual and regional conferences, professional learning programs, special events, publications, and much more. Join NAFSA today to take your next step towards success.
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Updated International Enrollment Analysis
NAFSA and JB International found that international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed
$42.9 billion
and supported
355,736 jobs
to the U.S. economy in the
2024-2025
academic year.
Fall 2025 analysis shows a
loss of more than $1.1 billion and nearly 23,000 jobs
. Read the full
Fall 2025 Snapshot and Impact Report
International Student Economic Value Tool
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Adviser's Manual 360
The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge center of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. License this continuously updated essential resource for you and your staff and enjoy access on any device, anytime.
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April 24, 2026
| 12:00 pm
Building a Culture of Care: Micro Lessons on Self and Community Practices
A culture of care can help international educators navigate the relentless pace of change by centering connection, wellbeing, and shared responsibility. This webinar introduces the core elements of a culture of care and explains how trauma-informed practices can support healthier relationships and work environments. Participants explore accessible strategies that noncounseling professionals can use in their organizations to foster care, connection, and belonging. Learning Objectives Define the core components of a culture of care and articulate why it matters in international education. Apply
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April 29, 2026
| 1:00 pm
Peer-to-Peer Perspective
The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Enhanced Advising
Building on last fall’s IEM and ISSS conversations, join your peers to continue the discussion and explore how AI has been used in advising and data analysis over the past six months. Panelists will examine trends in traditional and agentic advising, share real-world use cases, and discuss how AI...
May 1, 2026
| 12:00 pm
Three “Windows” to Frame a Culture of Care
Windows are often used as metaphors for how we can better understand each other. Building on this metaphor, this webinar explores how an interdisciplinary approach can be used to support a culture of care. Drawing from View Through a Window from Nature Therapy, the Johari Window from Psychology, and...
May 1, 2026
| 2:00 pm
Collegial Conversation
Collegial Conversation: Preparing for the Possibility of an ICE Enforcement Action on Campus
For the last year colleges across the country have been forced to grapple with the possibility that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials may initiate an enforcement action on campus. ICE has entered campus buildings and private spaces without judicial warrants and without any...
May 8, 2026
| 12:00 pm
Sustainability, Wellbeing, and Care Practices in Action
This webinar explores how trauma informed practices and the three “windows” models translate in real campus and organizational settings. A panel of international educators share concrete examples of how they sustain their capacity to lead, support students and scholars, and cultivate care, while...
International Educator Magazine
International Educator (IE)
is the flagship magazine of NAFSA.
IE
maintains the highest standards of intellectual quality, editorial excellence, and design to service its readers who are working worldwide to advance international education and exchange.
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