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Abortion on Ballot in 2024, Biden Says; Harris on Swing Through Key States
Abortion is on the ballot in 2024, the White House says, with Vice President Kamala Harris crisscrossing the country to equate the Biden campaign with protection and expansion of reproductive rights, and Republican candidates speaking of possible federal abortion bans. This leaves the ultimate choice on this sensitive issue to American voters. VOA’s Anita Powell…
Abortion on 2024 Ballot, Biden Says; Harris Tours Key States
white house — Abortion is on the ballot in 2024, the White House says, with Vice President Kamala on Monday launching a cross-country tour to equate the campaign of President Joe Biden with protection and expansion of reproductive rights – as Republican candidates speak of possible federal abortion bans. On Monday — the 51st anniversary of…
Chinese Exchange Student in US Was Part of ‘Cyber Kidnap’ Scheme
New Federal Financial Aid Form Is Running Into Trouble
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After Pandemic Shortfall, College Enrollments Are Rising Again
The number of college students enrolling in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. The recent rise is good news but masks the fact that new first-year enrollments are still falling. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel reports for The Washington Post. (October 2023) …
Survey: Of Major Study-Abroad Destinations, US Provides Most Student Satisfaction
A new survey of 126,000 international students found that the U.S. was the only one of the top four host countries to provide above-average student satisfaction. The other three (the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada) ranked below average. The report is summarized by Seeta Bhardwa in Times Higher Education. (November 2023) …
Some US Politicians Want to Cut Funding for Humanities Programs
As cultural battles involving school curriculums are being fought across the United States, some conservative politicians are suggesting funding be cut for college humanities programs. Times Higher Education reports that some elected officials favor programs that help students get higher-paying jobs, and that help states train more skilled workers. (October 2023) …
Startup Hopes to Address Nursing Shortage With International Students
Startup Hopes to Address Nursing Shortage With International Students Boston startup InSpring wants to help alleviate the nursing shortage in the United States by training hundreds of international students, according to a report published by Axios. The first cohort could take exams in 2025, although they could work in health care positions earlier as they study for…
Colleges Continue Fight Against Hazing Among Athletes
A number of college campuses across the United States have been dealing with allegations of hazing in 2023, often involving athletic programs at schools. CNN describes what hazing is, how it gained a foothold on campuses and how colleges are fighting it. (September 2023) …
Programs Provide Parenting Services for College Students
When students are far from home but still need the help of a parent, services offered at schools around the country can help fill the gap. People Magazine reports rent-a-mom services are helping students, and their parents, make the transition to independence a little easier – for a price. (September 2023) …
International Students Have Returned to US Colleges, Fueled by a Surge From India
International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India, according to a study released Monday. Overall, the number of international students in the U.S. grew by 12% in the 2022-23 academic year, the largest single-year increase in…
Poll: Few Americans Believe Conservatives Can Speak Freely on Campus
Americans generally believe liberals have a lot of freedom to express themselves on college campuses, while fewer say the same can be said for conservatives, according to a new poll from University of Chicago and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. WDEF in Chattanooga, Tennessee, reports that Americans believe conservatives face stronger bias on…
US Life Expectancy Gap Widens Among Those Who Do and Don’t Have College Degrees
People in the U.S. with college degrees live longer than people without degrees, MSNBC reports. Princeton University economists found the gap between people with and without college degrees in the U.S. widened since the 1990s, so that by 2021, there was an 8.5-year lifespan difference between the two groups. (October 2023) …
Despite Equity Issues, Internships Are Still Worth It
Did you know that undergraduate students who finished a paid internship are more than twice as likely to finish college with a job offer as those without any internship experience? That’s just one of the points raised by Noah Isenberg in his op-ed. Despite persistent diversity issues with internships, especially the fact that poorer students often…
To Get a Sports Scholarship in the US, Follow These Tips
Student athletes in the U.S. can have their tuition paid for and even win lucrative sponsorships, but the path there is not easy. For US News & World Report, Anayat Durrani explains the recruitment process and the differences between the major intercollegiate athletic groups. (October 2023) …
How Can Colleges Better Support International Students?
International students are valued by schools in the U.S., both for the global perspectives they provide, and for the tuition dollars they bring in. Despite this, students often struggle to adjust to the American education system. For Inside Higher Ed, Ashley Mowreader reports on how colleges can culturally integrate students from other countries. (October 2023) …
Even at Princeton, International Students Face Legal Obstacles
The Daily Princetonian, Princeton University’s campus newspaper, spoke with undergraduate students navigating the post-graduation job search. Despite their prestigious degrees, many report limited job options and say they have to apply to in-demand jobs in tech and consulting to have a shot at an H1-B visa. Claire Meng, Sandeep Mangat and Michelle Miao report. (October 2023).…
Federal Rule Change Could Bar Withholding of Transcripts
The U.S. Department of Education recently unveiled new rules that could bar colleges and universities from withholding transcripts and academic credits to students who owe money. Inside Higher Ed reports that the practice of withholding transcripts has come under scrutiny in recent years. (October 2023) …
Surgeon General Addresses Loneliness, Isolation on Campuses
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy kicked off a national tour highlighting mental health with a visit to Duke University. Murthy was addressing what he described as the growing problems of loneliness and isolation on college campuses, according to a report from WRAL News. (October 2023) …
Some Colleges Providing Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips
Some colleges are helping students stay safe by providing free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to students to prevent drug overdoses. Shiv Sudhakar of Fox News reports that the test strips can determine if recreational drugs are laced with fentanyl. (October 2023) …
Navigating US Campus Challenges as an International Student
Mandi Kanhema, a student from Zimbabwe studying at the University of Oklahoma, says international students face hidden barriers and a lack of resources. She talks about them here. (October 2023) …
India Overtakes China as Top Source of Foreign Students in US
For the first time in 15 years, China is no longer the top source of international students in the United States. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that as of September, there were more than 320,000 active Indian student-visa holders, compared with 254,000 from China. (October 2023) …
International Student Dives into American Football
Isabella McNutt, a student from Budapest, Hungary, studying at the College of William & Mary in the U.S. state of Virginia, went to her first American football game at the school. “It’s a surreal daydream of dressing up in gold and green and going to tailgates before herds of students flood the stadium to see…
International Student Overcomes Rough Start in US School
Kae Takazawa, a student from Japan studying at El Camino College in California, found adjustment to campus life a rough road. Financial issues, language barriers and health problems made for a rough start. Takazawa writes about the experience in The Union, the school’s newspaper. Read it here. (October 2023) …
International Student Shares Experience After Maine Mass Shooting
The recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, sent college students in the area into lockdown. One of them was Alan Wang, a 21-year-old student from China who studies at Bates College. He spoke to Diego Lasarte of The New Yorker about the experience and how it’s changed his opinion of the U.S. (October 2023) …