By Sam Petulla Inside Higher Ed, January 13, 2011 It’s not exactly Model U.N., but since November the United Nations has given colleges a new way to work with the organization. “Academic Impact,” as the initiative is known, has attracted 540 …

By Leslie Mann, Special to Tribune Newspapers Chicago Tribune, January 14, 2011 A semester abroad would be a great addition to your life experience and college resume. But can you afford it without tapping the Bank of Mom and Dad, …

By Karin Fischer The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 16, 2011 The Obama administration announced it is lifting tough restrictions on academic travel to Cuba, opening the door to long-awaited educational exchanges to the Communist-ruled country. Mr. Obama’s decision, made public …

By Karin Fischer The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 16, 2011 Less than a generation ago, Northeastern University was chiefly a local institution, drawing nearly three-quarters of its students from the surrounding New England states. Its alumni, too, largely stayed …

The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 17, 2011 Boston University has canceled its 20-year-old study-abroad program in the African nation of Niger, following the slaying of two French citizens who were abducted from a bar/restaurant in Niamey, Niger’s capital, that …

In November 2010, on the eve of the midterm elections, a NAFSA-commissioned survey polled a broad cross-section of Americans on their views about the value of international education—particularly the issues of foreign language learning, study abroad, and the recruitment of talent …

By Nigel Thrift The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 3, 2010 University campuses have increasingly come to resemble the most cosmopolitan of cities in the way that they mix and match people from all corners of the world in close …

By Scott Jaschik Inside Higher Ed, October 4, 2010 At the start of an open discussion on the use of agents in international student recruiting, some leaders of the National Association for College Admission Counseling suggested not so subtly that …

What is the U.S. State Department’s Position on Community Colleges? Where are current/recent articles about visas and community colleges? Where can I find information about travel warnings and alerts? Where can I find a glossary of visa terms? Where can …

By Nigel Thrift The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 3, 2010 University campuses have increasingly come to resemble the most cosmopolitan of cities in the way that they mix and match people from all corners of the world in close …

By Stephanie Sorrell-White The Times Herkimer, N.Y. — A new center opened at Herkimer County Community College a few weeks ago to serve as a resource for international students and to those interested in learning more about international studies. HCCC …

University of Oklahoma President David Boren, who authored the National Security Education Act as a U. S. Senator, delivered the keynote address on global education at a reception at the Ronald Reagan Building on October 12, 2010.  The reception was …

By Karen Birchard The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 1, 2010 As Canadian colleges wrestle with how to internationalize their undergraduate programs, a number of models have emerged. Among the most ambitious is a new global-competency program, which begins this …

By Karin Fischer The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 16, 2011 The Obama administration announced it is lifting tough restrictions on academic travel to Cuba, opening the door to long-awaited educational exchanges to the Communist-ruled country. Mr. Obama’s decision, made public …

By Karin Fischer The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 16, 2011 Less than a generation ago, Northeastern University was chiefly a local institution, drawing nearly three-quarters of its students from the surrounding New England states. Its alumni, too, largely stayed …

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has awarded AMIDEAST a $225,000 grant that will enable it to support Egypts largest and most prestigious university, Cairo University, as it seeks to strengthen its capacity to host …

By Peter A. Coclanis and Ronald P. Strauss Today almost every American university that can afford official letterhead seems to have an international strategy. Although such strategies differ widely, one common element in many is an interest in establishing a …

By John Fielden The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 18, 2010 An interesting look at what college presidents can do to help international partnerships be successful.  The seven roles include setting the international vision and strategy, appointing able champions to …

Produces Open Doors publication, creates programs of study and training for students, educators, and professionals, and offers support to scholars in danger.Click here Open Doors: Provides comprehensive information on student mobility—international students studying the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad. Click here …

Serves international educators and institutions by establishing principals of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education. Annual meeting held at end of May, regional meetings held each fall. Click here

What is the U.S. State Department’s Position on Community Colleges? Where are current/recent articles about visas and community colleges? Where can I find information about travel warnings and alerts? Where can I find a glossary of visa terms? Where can …

Awards honoring higher education institutions with the most innovative and successful models in practice today for internationalizing campuses, study abroad, and international partnerships. Nomination deadline in October. Click here

Recognizes institutions for overall excellence in internationalization efforts as evidenced in practices, structures, philosophies, and policies. Up to five institutions will be recognized with the Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization, and up to three will be awarded the Senator Paul …

Contains information about educational advising around the world, international student recruitment opportunities, announcements about State Dept. programs and grant opportunities. Click here

A quarterly online publication that includes information about U.S. higher education programs, scholarship opportunities, specific fields of study, best practices in advising, and other topics. Click Here