In this session, audiences can learn about NAFSA’s Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment (RISE) Fellowship Program. RISE fellows will share how the fellowship has helped their professional development. There will be an overview of the program, mini storytelling session among participants, and Q&A. Location: SDCC Room 7A
Explore with colleagues the importance of preparing students to engage with conversations about U.S. politics and social movements during their time abroad.
Join this interactive session to explore the topic of identity and better understand how to help students cultivate identities as global citizens. Together, reflect on how identity can be salient when traveling abroad and how identities may shift after return. Expand awareness of social and projected identities and build vocabulary in articulating how those identities …
Attacks on LGBTQ+ people are on the rise, fueled by national hate groups pushing for the freedom to discriminate without consequence. Trans, non-binary, and queer communities are facing increasing levels of stigma, violence, and systemic barriers. A wave of anti-trans legislation is targeting basic rights, seeking to block access to safe restrooms, gender-affirming healthcare, participation …
Supporting LGBTQ+ students abroad requires culturally aware guidance and proactive planning. This webinar empowers study abroad professionals with the tools to navigate destination-specific challenges, address safety concerns, and uphold students’ dignity, privacy, and protection. Learn how to foster inclusive, informed support systems that help LGBTQ+ travelers thrive while studying abroad. Registration is Required (Free)
In an era of rapid global change, education abroad professionals must be equipped with tools and strategies to navigate disruption and foster student success abroad. Through interactive sessions and expert insights at this day-long seminar, participants will gain an understanding of how global events and shifting geopolitical priorities influence the education abroad experience. Hosted by …
The 2025 Leadership Institute invites LGBTQ+ leaders to gather in community, grounded in purpose and mutual support. This year, we center collective care, trans and gender expansive leadership, and intersectional learning as vital pathways for sustaining ourselves and one another. In a time of political uncertainty and cultural change, we lean into connection — building …
Join Rainbow SIG for trivia, fierce drag performances, a silent auction, and lots of fun! All proceeds raised from this event will support Rainbow SIG’s critical work and scholarship initiatives. This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, Rainbow SIG members, community partners, and YOU!!!
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region VIII/X Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for an evening of drag, karaoke, and community during NAFSA's Region II Conference!
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region II Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region IV Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for a special event at the NAFSA XII Regional Conference!
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region XII Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region V Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region VI Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
Join Rainbow SIG for queer community at the NAFSA Region VI Conference. We'll meet in the hotel lobby around 6:40 and walk to the 16 Bit Bar and Arcade in downtown Indianapolis. If you can't join us to walk over, feel free to come at any time during the event hours!
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region III Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates
In her book, Teaching Queer: Radical Possibilities for Writing and Knowing, Stacey Waite writes that learning is akin to grieving as learners discover that the world is not what they thought it to be. In this process, they lose their sense of certainty (p. 46). International education is not exempt from melancholic experiences. In fact, …
Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Region XI Business Meeting, featuring membership, financial, and general updates