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Washington, D.C.
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Are you doing research in international education? Proposals are now being accepted for the Spring 2020 @NAFSA Research Symposium (deadline for full presentations is 1/26/2020; posters deadline is 3/1/2020) - at Northeastern University. Find more info at bit.ly/Spring2020RS#NAFSAres…
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We are proud to be one of the 1,400+ associations and individuals urging the Supreme Court to uphold #DACA. #Dreamers enrich their schools, workplaces, and communities with their resilience, achievement, and drive. #HomeisHere #DefendDACA #YouAreWelcomeHere H/T @CAPimmigration
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Join @USIP and NAFSA for a special #IEW2019 program on Nov. 19 that will examine ties between higher education and conflict resolution, and explore innovative approaches for creating and sustaining more peaceful societies. #peacebuilding
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“I am an extension of my mother’s dreams.” DACA provided an opportunity for Luis and his family. On Nov. 12, tell the Supreme Court: His #HomeIsHere. FWD.us/Luis
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Thank you to @repmarkpocan & @RepTjCox for cosponsoring the Simon Study Abroad Program Act. #StudyAbroad provides students with the skills, knowledge, & experiences needed in today's world. The #SimonBill makes those benefits available to more Americans. nafsa.org/simon
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Thank you @Nationals @MLB @astros For inviting an immigrant! To throw first pitch! In a game full of immigrants! Inviting me representing millions of first responders doing amazing work helping everyone! Specially @WCKitchen today we pass 1.5 million meals in Bahamas alone...
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Thought-provoking perspectives by @NAFSA Senior Fellows on complexities of the world around us and the changing role of #intled #globaled
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#highereducation
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Thank you Chairman @RepEliotEngel for your support of #intlstudents and scholars. #WelcomeToSucceed #YouAreWelcomeHere
Grateful to meet with @EstherAtNAFSA. The U.S. benefits economically & culturally from #IntlStudents. Dr. Brimmer & those at @NAFSA help to ensure that the U.S. remains a top destination for international students.
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The 2020 #SimonAward nomination process is currently open. Nominate your institution for its outstanding achievements in campus internationalization. bit.ly/2zgL4Wa
2019 Award Winner @WestVirginiaU shared their thoughts on the importance of internationalization.
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Thank you to the staffs of @marcorubio and @RepDMP for meeting w/ @rebeccaAtNAFSA and @RachelAtNAFSA to talk about the contributions #IntlStudents and scholars make to Florida's economy & society, and the value of welcoming them to the U.S. #WelcometoSucceed #YouAreWelcomeHere
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Thank you @RepCheri, @RepJohnKatko for reintroducing #SimonBill! @RepDustyJohnson please cosponsor the Simon Act H.R. 4555. Our students need #StudyAbroad opportunities to thrive in a global economy.
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Thank you @RepCheri, @RepJohnKatko for reintroducing #SimonBill! @RepJeffDuncan please cosponsor the Simon Act H.R. 4555. Our students need #StudyAbroad opportunities to thrive in a global economy.
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Thank you @RepCheri, @RepJohnKatko for reintroducing #SimonBill! @repbarbaralee please cosponsor the Simon Act H.R. 4555. Our students need #StudyAbroad opportunities to thrive in a global economy.
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A BIG Thank you to @RepBustos and @RepJohnKatko for reintroducing the #SimonBill. During times like these, study abroad is of the utmost importance. Intl Educators commend you! Let's make more of our students cultural diplomats abroad! #IntlEd #NAFSA #StudyAbroad
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Thank you @RepCheri, @RepJohnKatko for reintroducing #SimonBill! @repbradwenstrup please cosponsor the Simon Act H.R. 4555. Our students need #StudyAbroad opportunities to thrive in a global economy.
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@SenFeinstein @SenKamalaHarris @RepBera @RepGaramendi have you seen this op-ed by the president of Woodbury University? The U.S. needs to attract & retain #IntlStudents to remain globally competitive bit.ly/2YzpfPZ @NAFSA @ConnectOurWorld @NAFSARegion12
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A10: Congress should create a direct path to green cards for #intlstudents, eliminate the green card backlogs, and prevent future backlogs. #HSTownhall #welcometosucceed💫
Q10: There have been a lot of stories recently about high-skilled immigrants choosing countries like Canada over the United States. How can we better keep those highly-skilled individuals here? #HSTownHall
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A8: Canada & Australia are recruiting & attracting more #intlstudents and benefiting at our expense. The US had a nearly 10% decline in new enrollment over the past 2 years, while our competitors saw double-digit increases nafsa.org/losingtalent #WelcometoSucceed💫 #HSTownHall
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A5 Meet #IntlStudents who studied across the U.S. and are creating jobs, driving innovation, enriching our classrooms, and strengthening our national security at nafsa.org/welcometosucceed
#WelcometoSucceed💫
#HSTownHall
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Q5. A5. 1.#IntlStudents contributed $39 billion & supported more than 455,000 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2017-18 academic year, and bring countless academic and cultural value to our campuses & communities nafsa.org/economicvalue
#WelcometoSucceed💫
#HSTownHall