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March 19, 2025
Also, the impact of Education Department layoffs on international ed, and a House bill would ban Chinese students.
March 12, 2025
But concerns remain about long-term support for State Dept. programs like Fulbright and Gilman. Plus, AIEA takeaways.
March 5, 2025
State Department funding for programs including the Fulbright and Gilman scholarships was paused for review. It’s still frozen.
Feb. 26, 2025
Plus, a college gives in to congressional pressure to end its China partnership, and colleges’ foreign funds face more questions.
Feb. 19, 2025
Plus, international education and exchange programs are hit by the State Department’s funding freeze.
Feb. 12, 2025
Model bills give state legislators a template to more strictly monitor overseas gifts and contracts to colleges.
Feb. 5, 2025
Here’s what students have to say about the White House’s plan for revoking visas.
Jan. 29, 2025
A travel ban-lite, funding freezes, ICE on campus, and more.
Jan. 22, 2025
Plus, another setback for DACA and a proposal to limit OPT.
Jan. 15, 2025
The closure of another joint institute with China underscores lawmakers’ scrutiny amid fears of a chilling effect on international ed.