by International Educator magazine
NAFSA's International Educator podcast brings you a new episode each month, covering trends in the field of international education, news in context, thought leadership, and more. Read IE anytime at nafsa.org/ie.
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February 7, 2024
<p>We're back! This episode of the <em>International Educator</em> podcast is the first in a mini series about innovation and technology. We spoke with Ben Nelson, founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.minervaproject.com/'>Minerva Project</a> and a founder of Minerva University. In a time when many people and institutions claim to be innovators, Ben is a true disruptor and innovator in the higher education space, challenging the existing paradigm.</p><p>In this interview, Ben talks about what the term “innovation” means to him; the inspiration behind creating Minerva; how AI and other technology can support and enhance education; why global education in particular can benefit from emerging technologies; the biggest challenges facing higher education and how to move the needle; and how his own thinking about these ideas has evolved.<br/><br/>Agree? Disagree? We want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].</p>
March 9, 2023
<p>This month, longtime member and previous NAFSA president Fanta Aw assumes the role of NAFSA’s CEO and Executive Director. Originally from Mali, Aw came to the United States as an international student at American University, where she spent both her academic and professional careers to this point. Most recently, she was vice president of undergraduate enrollment, student life, and inclusive excellence. (Read more about Aw in <a href='https://www.nafsa.org/about/about-nafsa/nafsa-names-fanta-aw-its-next-chief-executive'>NAFSA’s press release</a> announcing her appointment as CEO.)</p><p>In this interview, Aw shares memories and pivotal moments from her time as an engaged NAFSA member and member-leader, what excites her about her new position, and her vision and priorities for both the association and the field of international education. <br/><br/><a href='https://www.nafsa.org/ie-magazine/2023/3/9/fanta-aw-planting-seeds-nafsas-new-ceo'>Read the interview</a> in the March issue of <em>International Educator</em>.</p>
February 17, 2023
<p>This episode of the <em>IE </em> podcast brings you insight from four professionals in the field who are working to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in international education. You'll hear from:</p><ul><li>Jewell Winn, Tennessee State University</li><li>Lysette Davi, Arizona State University</li><li>Marcus King, Prairie View A&M University</li><li>Adriana Smith, AIFS Abroad</li></ul><p>They share their motivations, how they support students from diverse backgrounds, and how they create inclusive international experience for all students—particularly those who have been historically marginalized in higher education. <br/><br/>Read these interview—plus on additional interview—in the <a href='https://www.nafsa.org/ie-magazine/2023/2/9/beyond-checking-boxes-advancing-dei-international-education'>February issue</a> of <em>International Educator.</em></p>
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