Dr. Fanta Aw

CEO and Executive Director, NAFSA: Association of International Educators

[Dr. Fanta Aw @FantaAwNAFSA]

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!

[Dr. Fanta Aw @FantaAwNAFSA]

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

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

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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.

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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,⁦@SenatorDurbin⁩ and ⁦@SenatorWicker⁩ for the Senator Simon Bill. https://t.co/KUO9qi5Wu5

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Thank you for your leadership on #StudyAbroadDay and every day, @SenatorDurbin and @SenatorWicker. We appreciate your leadership, along with that of @RepSchneider and @RepBrianFitz, in championing the #SimonBill to expand access to #studyabroad. https://t.co/olp82aSi07

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@SenatorWicker @NAFSA Thank you @SenatorWicker for your leadership on this important issue.

[Dr. Fanta Aw @FantaAwNAFSA]

@SenatorDurbin @SenatorWicker Thank you @SenatorDurbin and @SenatorWicker for your support and championing the Simon Bill. The U.S. will be stronger for it. Our students must engage with the world.

[Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin]

Today on #StudyAbroadDay, we’re reminded of how much stronger America is when we engage with the world.

My bill w/ @SenatorWicker, the Sen. Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, invests in international exchange & helps prepare our youth for the interconnected world of tomorrow.

[Dr. Fanta Aw @FantaAwNAFSA]

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.

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🌏📣 As we celebrate #IEW2023, note new NAFSA data: #intlstudents at U.S. institutions during the '22-'23 academic year generated $40+ billion in economic activity & supported 368,000+ jobs in the U.S. Explore the data for your state & district: https://t.co/7nNJtfC8C4 #intled

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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

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.@FantaAwNAFSA responds to the Supreme Court's decision to keep Optional Practical Training intact. While this resolves a major area of uncertainty for #intlstudents, Congress must act to provide them a path to a green card. Our full statement: https://t.co/w6RO7eNibh #intled

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This morning heard Dr. ⁦⁦@AuroraVergaraF1⁩ 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.

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@Mineducacion @USEmbassyBogota Muchas gracias @Mineducacion and @USEmbassyBogota.

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En reunión con @FantaAwNAFSA y @USEmbassyBogota, 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!

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Looking forward to engaging colleagues in a discussion about International Education, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Bans | NAFSA https://t.co/kMAP9FtFs9

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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.

[NAFSA @NAFSA]

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: https://t.co/quV6hnIDnV
#NAFSA2024

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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. https://t.co/dffrO2sTgH

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NAFSA thanks @SenatorDurbin, @SenatorWicker, @RepSchneider & @RepBrianFitz for their leadership in diversifying #StudyAbroad participation & destination by reintroducing the #SimonBill. https://t.co/EFOXjxwfko

[Dr. Fanta Aw @FantaAwNAFSA]

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.