Careers Beyond Borders
Call for Proposals · Annual Symposium · November 10, 2026
Share What You've Built
For years, career and international student support has pointed at one outcome: a job in the U.S. That’s still the plan for most students, and for many it’s the right one.
But the path is noisier now. Visa caps. Policy that shifts mid-cycle. Timelines that stretch past graduation. At the same time, a growing number of students need options beyond the U.S. market, and most institutions don’t have the playbook, the networks, or the tools to advise them well.
This year, we’re fortifying both pathways, not choosing between them.
We’re looking for sessions that answer a practical question: how do we help students compete in the U.S. market and advise credibly on global alternatives when that’s the right call?
We want real examples and working frameworks from practitioners who have:
Coached students to position a U.S. degree for employers abroad
Built or tapped regional hiring networks and alumni pipelines
Restructured advising and timelines when the U.S. isn’t the target
Strengthened institutional capacity for global outcomes
Welcome and keynote speakers
President and CEO, NACE, National Association of Colleges and Employers
Shawn is the President and CEO of the National Association of Colleges + Employers (NACE), the foremost source of information on the transition from college to career. As a leading voice on the employment of the college goers and advocate for successful career outcomes for all learners, Shawn is featured regularly as an industry expert on a range of topics, including gen z, internships, hiring, skills, career readiness, trends in the workforce, and college job market. He previously served as a chief human resources officer and held earlier roles in corporate recruiting management, and in university student enrollment.
President and CEO, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
Miriam Feldblum is president and CEO of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. A national expert on the intersection of immigration and higher education and author, Miriam has written extensively on immigration policy, and immigrant, international, and refugee students. She previously served in leadership and faculty positions at Pomona College, Caltech, and the University of San Francisco. She received a BA in political science from Barnard College, and MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees in political science from Yale University. She is on the Board of TheDream.US, a Public Member of the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and a non-resident fellow at the Migration Policy Institute.
From Last Year's Symposium
“I wanted to thank you for putting on the Interstride Symposium. Cornell staff who attended, a few people I spoke with from other institutions, and I enjoyed the sessions. My two favorites were the panel of students and the session focused on self-advocacy and educating employers on hiring international students. I gained many takeaways and plan to implement some ideas learned at the event. I'm looking forward to the fall Symposium!”
[This was] a hugely successful inaugural Interstride Symposium! I was blown away by the attendance as well as the breadth and depth of the sessions led by international education leaders from across the country (and globe!).
Kudos on an amazing inaugural Symposium! I have chatted with several colleagues (both within and outside Duke) and they were energized by the sessions you curated.
The symposium is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues in international education to exchange ideas and best practices. The breadth of knowledge shared at this event is useful for anyone who is looking to better support international students and improve student outcomes
The first of anything is a challenge and can lay the foundation for future innovation and success. What a wonderfully successful symposium to build upon! I valued hearing the ideas and perspectives of the panelists. It was wonderful to be in a community with others who are driven to facilitate international student success while also cultivating belonging through caring conversations.
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for orchestrating such a fantastic symposium. As a young professional attending my first-ever symposium, I felt immensely valued and welcomed by the Interstride Symposium. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
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