The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, and AIEA Partner to Continue International Education Week Tradition

The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) today announced that they have pledged to uphold the annual tradition of celebrating International Education Week (IEW) in November.
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“International Education Week has long been a cornerstone in our year-round work to demonstrate the importance of education abroad in preparing students for a globally interconnected world, “said Melissa Torres, President & CEO of The Forum on Education Abroad. “We are proud to continue IEW as a platform to convey—through the voices of students, educators, and communities—that international education is not a luxury, but rather a necessity for economic competitiveness, career readiness, and cross-cultural understanding.”

Historically a joint effort of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week has provided institutions in the United States with an opportunity to showcase the people, places, and power of global connections among its students, faculty, and staff for 25 years. This year’s celebration will be held November 17-21. 

“At NAFSA, we remain steadfast in our belief that engagement across borders, languages, and cultures is essential to the success of U.S. students, institutions, and to our nation’s place in the world,” said Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA. “IEW is an important opportunity to amplify powerful stories of impact and to affirm our unwavering commitment to a globally connected and engaged future for the United States. We are pleased to play a role in continuing this time-honored tradition.”

“IEW represents a special opportunity for collective celebration and reflection and has been a beloved tradition for international educators for a quarter of a century,” said Clare Overmann, CEO of AIEA. “We are pleased to help ensure that the field will again come together to demonstrate the value of the work we do and our dedication to it.”

Get Involved

The Forum, NAFSA, and AIEA encourage the field’s continued engagement in International Education Week activities and to use inclusive hashtags such as #InternationalEd and #StudyAbroad, and the jointly offered social media graphics.