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Sept. 20, 2023
In Russia, the Liberal Arts Are the Latest Casualty
One of Russia’s most prominent liberal-arts programs is shutting down. Plus, what’s next after West Virginia University cut foreign languages? -
Sept. 13, 2023
Among Chinese Students at U.S. Colleges, Political Pressures and Discrimination Grow More Acute
A new survey tracks three decades of Chinese graduates. And a top U.S. official calls foreign interference on campus a “persistent” problem. -
Sept. 6, 2023
They Fled the Taliban. Here’s What Happened Next.
Afghan women have found a new home on an American campus. Plus, a new report on how community colleges can support immigrant and refugee students. -
Aug. 30, 2023
To Be Competitive, U.S. Colleges Must Support Foreign Students’ Alternative Routes to Study
A new report calls for a holistic approach to student mobility. Plus, a study offers a deeper look at English-language programs. -
Aug. 23, 2023
Is West Virginia U.’s Plan to Cut World Languages Another Blow for International Education?
Foreign-language faculty members are seeking new ways to demonstrate the relevance of what they teach. -
Aug. 16, 2023
These Community Colleges Want to Show Students the World
How some two-year institutions have succeeded with study abroad. Plus, sex-discrimination complaints at an international branch campus. -
Aug. 9, 2023
For Colleges, New Efforts to Embrace Alumni Around the Globe
A new professional group will focus on international alumni relations. -
Aug. 2, 2023
Colleges Like the Flexibility of Hybrid Classes. But They’re an Obstacle to Foreign Students.
A return to pre-Covid limits on online courses for student-visa holders creates scheduling headaches. -
July 26, 2023
For Students From Africa, Visa Denials May Stand in the Way of Studying in America
New study reveals deep regional differences in U.S. student-visa rejections. -
July 19, 2023
She Ran a Presidential Campaign. Now She’s Championing the Fulbright Program.
Fulbright’s new chair wants to expand access to the flagship U.S. exchange program. And Congress gets tough on foreign influence.