Breaking News: Donald Trump has been indicted in the classified documents case, the first time a former U.S. president has faced federal criminal charges. nyti.ms/3qCSAsm

The view on my 5 miles walk yesterday in downtown DC. Unfortunately, could not walk outside today with the very poor air quality.

In signing an MOA with ITA to promote the U.S. as a premier study destination, Dr. Fanta Aw said, we share an understanding of the many contributions #intlstudents make to the U.S. & are hopeful this will lead to gains in recruiting them. bit.ly/44fkwRZ #NAFSA2023

Spending time on the weekend with graduate students AU SOC for a documentary project on the diaspora at AU is pure joy. Cannot think of a better team than Ty and Pam Harris, Joy Moore and Larry Engel to work with. Go Eagles! Fly high.

NAFSA thanks Senator Dick Durbin, Senator Roger Wicker, Rep. Brad Schneider & Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 for their leadership in diversifying #StudyAbroad participation & destination by reintroducing the #SimonBill. bit.ly/3rj49W2

Exciting news: the Sen. Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act has been reintroduced in Congress! Urge your lawmakers to help ensure U.S. students are equipped with the global skills & knowledge they need—and the U.S. needs—to be competitive in today’s world. nafsa.quorum.us/campaign/49354/

Submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans. Unite with international educators as we unite to foster resilience, renewal, and community. Share your bold ideas! Submit a Proposal: nafsa.org/proposals #NAFSA2024

Was fortunate to be far away for two full weeks of uninterrupted time in 30 years. Felt amazing and so grateful for the time and serenity.

Looking forward to engaging colleagues in a discussion about International Education, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Bans | NAFSA nafsa.org/events/interna…

En reunión con Dr. Fanta Aw y US Embassy Bogota, compartimos las apuestas por los procesos de internacionalización y convalidaciones de la #EducaciónSuperior, así como buenas prácticas para agilizarlos. ¡Un paso más de la diplomacia pública comprometida con la educación!

This morning heard Dr. ⁦⁦Aurora Vergara-Figueroa, Ph.D⁩ a fellow sociologist and Minister of Education for Columbia speak about the vision for education in Colombia. She is a champion for quality, equitable and inclusive education throughout Columbia. Inspiring and a visionary.

We are pleased by today’s SCOTUS decision. This is an important affirmation. We have more work to do as a nation in supporting international students. NAFSA

International students are essential to the exchange of ideas and intercultural understanding They are at the heart of so many technological advances, research innovations, and successful start-up companies in this country. Their economic contributions are tremendous.

Today on #StudyAbroadDay, we’re reminded of how much stronger America is when we engage with the world. My bill w/ Senator Roger Wicker, the Sen. Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, invests in international exchange & helps prepare our youth for the interconnected world of tomorrow.

Thank you for your leadership on #StudyAbroadDay and every day, Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Roger Wicker. We appreciate your leadership, along with that of Rep. Brad Schneider and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸, in championing the #SimonBill to expand access to #studyabroad. nafsa.org/simon

Melissa Torres from the Forum Abroad and I wrote about the importance of Study Abroad. We continue to champion for the Simon Bill. Thank you,⁦Senator Dick Durbin⁩ and ⁦Senator Roger Wicker⁩ for the Senator Simon Bill. thehill.com/opinion/449011…

In Baghad and Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq for meetings with government officials on advancing global education. Thank you to the US Embassy in Iraq, 🇮🇶 IREX for the opportunity. NAFSA looks forward to strengthening cooperation.

A reunion of AU Eagles 🦅 with “Esther Benjamin at WES’ 50th anniversary. It was a a fabulous evening.

May 2025 bring peace, health, hope and light to all. Happy New Year.

Coming back from the holiday refreshed and excited about the new year. We have much work ahead of us and cannot think of a better team, partners and community to be on the journey with. 2025 here we come!