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11/21/2025

Will cross cultural communication studies survive this?

Exclusive: Trump administration proposal would exclude elite schools that use diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices

11/18/2025

International Education Week is here! 🎉

As we kick off , we honor the students, educators, professionals, and partners who drive this work every day. International education advances learning, fosters understanding, and develops globally competent individuals.

Why are you proud to ? We’d love to hear your reflections, stories, or a small moment that reminds you why this field matters. (And don’t forget to tag NAFSA so we can help amplify your voice!)

Here’s to a meaningful week ahead, filled with inspiration and global connection. 🌐

(We'll see you today at 1 p.m. ET for a town hall launching IEW: https://bit.ly/4oD2JOZ - free to join)

11/18/2025

Immigrant rights advocates are calling on Minnesotans to photograph and record federal agents making immigration arrests to improve transparency.

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

International outlier: US immigration risks near-elimination of most work-related immigration, leaving only marriage and asylum as avenues.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced plans Thursday to introduce a bill that will “aggressively” phase out the H-1B visa program and eventually eliminate it completely. The proposal comes …

11/18/2025

When academic research and advocacy trigger the worst.

Mark Bray has become one of the highest-profile people caught up in Donald Trump’s efforts to target Antifa

11/18/2025

Academia Brain drain. Anti-foreigner hysteria scaring off some of best and brightest.

New international student enrollments in the US plummeted this fall, driven in part by the Trump administration's visa restrictions.

10/30/2025

Going after “woke” nonprofits: US government looks to shut down nonprofits and ngo’s that don’t toe the line

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do.

10/30/2025

Former SD governor alleges immigrant crime wave in Minnesota, seeks to co-opt Minnesota resources to arrest immigrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decried the lack of local cooperation on immigration enforcement and promised a surge in the hiring of new agents during a Twin Cities visit on Friday.

10/30/2025

Land of 10,000 harassments: “Minnesota nice” does not extend to Muslim candidates

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh has seen a consistent stream of threats, but he’s not alone. Several candidates for local office say they’ve been targeted, and they are concerned it will discourage younger people from running for office.

10/30/2025

WorldQuest Trivia

How many countries on the African continent does the equator pass through?

A. 9
B. 8
C. 4
D. 6

If you enjoy global facts, friendly competition, and delicious international food, then you don't want to miss Global Minnesota's most popular trivia event of the year! Gather your team of 8 or join individually for Community WorldQuest on December 11.

Topics will feature national flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, and topics from our Global Connect newsletter. Early bird pricing ends on October 31, so assemble your team and sign up today.

Answer: D. 6

https://globalminnesota.org/event/2025-worldquest-international-trivia-competition/