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Protecting Trans Rights? Disability Inclusion? International Students? Why It’s All the Same Battle

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They are teachers, artists, health care workers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, students, and neighbors. International students, meanwhile, contribute more than $40 billion annually to the U.S. One student from India pursuing a STEM degree at a liberal arts college put it bluntly: "They want our minds, but not our lives."

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International Student's Detention Raises Questions About Visa Policies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Doukan Gnaydn A University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business graduate student is challenging his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a lawsuit that alleges violations of his rights and a lack of transparency in the government's actions. Doukan Gnaydn, 28, a Turkish citizen who previously attended St.

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Morris Brown College Can Again Enroll International Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After two decades, Morris Brown College (MBC) can again enroll and educate international students with the F-1 visa. We will promptly begin recruiting students from the Bahamas, the continent of Africa, and various other locations worldwide.” per semester,” said MBC President Dr. Kevin James. “We

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Education Partnering Organization Launches Digital Community Platform for International Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Global education partnering organization INTO University Partnerships has launched a digital community platform for international students. Students will be able to get personalized assistance on visa requirements and housing arrangements. It also helps prevent students dropping out of their confirmed programs.”

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Getting an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the pinnacle of business qualifications for students dreaming of becoming captains of industry. its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers. With a median $125,000 starting salary for MBA graduates in the U.S.,

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Easy Income Processing for Your School’s International Students

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In todays global education landscape, independent and private K12 schools are welcoming more international students than ever before. These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing.

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Report: Students Studying Abroad Makes Rebound

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The number of students engaging in international education is rising, perhaps even more so than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from Institute of International Education (IIE). Department of State-sponsored Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange – released Nov. Open Doors The U.S.