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Kristina Wong Davis Named Vice Provost for Enrollment Management of Carnegie Mellon University

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.
  • At Purdue, Wong Davis served as chief enrollment officer, providing leadership and oversight to the Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Division of Financial Aid, Enrollment Management Analysis and Reporting, and Enrollment Management Strategic Communications and Initiatives.
  • She led and managed all areas of enrollment management working across the campus to strategically plan and execute critical enrollment objectives.
  • As the inaugural vice provost for enrollment management, Wong Davis will report to the provost and chief academic officer and oversee the integration of the offices of Admission and Enrollment Services.

CADMIUM CONCLUDES FIRST DAY OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of learning and event professionals convened yesterday for the first day of Cadmium's annual conference, Cadmium Spark. The conference, a two-day hybrid event consisting of informational sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and more, revealed innovative ways for content-driven organizations to generate customer engagement, retain membership, and drive revenue.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of learning and event professionals convened yesterday for the first day of Cadmium's annual conference, Cadmium Spark.
  • Conceived as a crucial event for event, association, and continuing education professionals from around the country, Cadmium Spark marks the company's first annual conference to be attended by a broader audience than users of its technology.
  • Cadmium is the leading software provider offering continuing education, professional development, events, learning, and content management solutions.
  • "The first day of Cadmium Spark has been a resounding success," said Jessie Reyes, Director of Marketing at Cadmium.

In Advance of New Zealand Borders Reopening, NZ Minister of Education Hipkins Champions Study-Abroad Opportunities in New Zealand

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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We are here to welcome international students back to our country, said Minister Hipkins.

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  • We are here to welcome international students back to our country, said Minister Hipkins.
  • In addition to his role as New Zealand Minister of Education, Minister Hipkins is a senior member of New Zealand Cabinet, also holding the portfolios of Minister for COVID-19 Response, Minister for the Public Service, and Leader of the House.
  • For more information on opportunities to study in or with New Zealand, please visit ' Study with New Zealand .'
  • Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency responsible for taking New Zealands education experiences to the world.

AIFS and CIEE Create $100K Fund for Professional Development of International Educators

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Through the Ping -Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, AIFS and CIEE will donate $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences led by NAFSA: Association for International Educators, Forum on Education Abroad, and Diversity Abroad.

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  • Through the Ping -Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, AIFS and CIEE will donate $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences led by NAFSA: Association for International Educators, Forum on Education Abroad, and Diversity Abroad.
  • "University positions have been cut as well as professional development opportunities."
  • The program is named to honor the internationalist and founder of AIFS, Sir Cyril Taylor, and the iconic American educator and former chair of CIEE, Dr. Charles Ping.
  • "This will be an important step for international education and study abroad during this very critical time," adds Gertz.

World's Largest International Education Conference & Expo to Convene in Denver

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that its industry-leading annual conference and expo, which for the last two years had been online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place in Denver with a reimagined and redesigned format. NAFSA 2022, the largest, most comprehensive gathering of international educators in the world, explores the theme, "Building Our Sustainable Future" beginning with a virtual component on May 4-5 and culminating with an in-person gathering in Denver from May 31-June 3.

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  • The opening plenary is sponsored by Education New Zealand and University of Colorado Denver.
  • NAFSA's 2022 Annual Conference & Expo is the world's largest gathering of professionals in international education, and the first gathering of this scale for the field since the pandemic began in 2020.
  • Serving more than 10,000 members and international educators worldwide, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is thelargest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
  • To learn more about our advocacy efforts on behalf of international education, visit www.nafsa.org/takeaction .

NAFSA Recognizes Five U.S. Higher Education Institutions for Excellence in Campus Internationalization

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that five U.S. universities and colleges have been selected to receive a 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced that five U.S. universities and colleges have been selected to receive a 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.
  • Named after the late Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the NAFSA Simon Awards recognize outstanding innovation and accomplishment in campus internationalization, defined by NAFSA as aconscious effort to integrate and infuse international, intercultural and global dimensions into the ethos and outcomes of their students' education.
  • The "Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization" distinguishes overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college campuses.
  • The 2022 Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization recipients are:
    College of Lake County Grayslake, Illinois
    The "Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award" recognizes a specific program or initiative that contributes to internationalization on campus.

LabCentral Appoints Gretchen Cook-Anderson as Executive Director of LabCentral Ignite

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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LabCentral Ignite's Career Forge identifies, assesses, upskills, and places exceptional people forging their careers in biotech research laboratories.

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  • LabCentral Ignite's Career Forge identifies, assesses, upskills, and places exceptional people forging their careers in biotech research laboratories.
  • "LabCentral Ignite is yet another example of LabCentral spearheading creative new approaches to expanding our biotech workforce.
  • To learn more about LabCentral Ignite, including grant cycles, how to invest, or to view the full advisory board, visit: https://labcentralignite.org/ .
  • A private, non-profit institution, LabCentral was founded in 2013 as a launchpad for high potential life-sciences and biotech startups.

World's Largest International Education Conference Will Be Virtual for 2021

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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The NAFSA: Association of International Educators 20202021 Senior Fellows represent thought leader voices from around the world on trends in international higher education, climate change, and sustainability.

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  • The NAFSA: Association of International Educators 20202021 Senior Fellows represent thought leader voices from around the world on trends in international higher education, climate change, and sustainability.
  • The Virtual International Education Expo Hall will feature exhibitors representing hundreds of organizations from around the world, including colleges and universities, study abroad and Intensive-English programs, embassies, government agencies and more.
  • Reporters wishing to cover the conference are encouraged to contact Matt Ruffner at [email protected] or Rebecca Morgan at [email protected]
    With more than 10,000 members, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education.
  • To learn more about our advocacy efforts on behalf of international education, visit www.ConnectingOurWorld.org and @ConnectOurWorld on Twitter.

New NAFSA Data Show First Ever Drop in International Student Economic Value to the U.S.

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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In previous years, 3 jobs were created/supported by just 7 international students; and

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  • In previous years, 3 jobs were created/supported by just 7 international students; and
    the total number of jobscreated/supported (415,996) by international students declined by 42,294 (9.2%)from last year;
    the dollar impact of COVID-19 on the economic contributions of international students was$1.17 billion, and,
    new international student enrollment declined for the fourth straight year.
  • NAFSA's analysis does account for the impact of COVID-19 on spring 2020 student enrollment when U.S. schools moved all coursework online.
  • As the economic value decreases, we are reminded of the immense contributions that international students bring to America.
  • www.nafsa.org/economicvalue #IEW2020
    About NAFSA:With more than 10,000 members, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education.

Latest NAFSA Analysis Shows Pandemic Will Cost U.S. International Education More Than $4.5 Billion; tens of thousands of American jobs

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Responses further estimate that U.S. higher education will lose at least $3 billion due to anticipated international student enrollment declines for fall 2020.

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  • Responses further estimate that U.S. higher education will lose at least $3 billion due to anticipated international student enrollment declines for fall 2020.
  • Without congressional action and financial relief to support international education, it is estimated there will be a loss of more than $4.5 billion to U.S. higher education and tens of thousands of American jobs.
  • Advocates of international education should contact their members of Congress to urge their support for these measures.
  • About NAFSA:With more than 10,000 members, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education.