https://www.diverseeducation.com/international Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the International market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15751326/uncf-partners-with-african-universities-for-hbcuafrica-symposium https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15751326/uncf-partners-with-african-universities-for-hbcuafrica-symposium The virtual event in September aims to forge sustainable partnerships between HBCUs and African higher education institutions. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:55:00 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15750108/morgan-state-university-partners-with-sea-foundation-in-landmark-educational-collaboration https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15750108/morgan-state-university-partners-with-sea-foundation-in-landmark-educational-collaboration HBCU forges strategic alliance with soccer star Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor's philanthropic organization to advance experiential learning and entrepreneurship. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:57:48 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15749931/moodys-report-restrictive-federal-policies-on-international-students-pose-credit-risk-to-higher-ed-sector https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15749931/moodys-report-restrictive-federal-policies-on-international-students-pose-credit-risk-to-higher-ed-sector The government's stance on international students is creating significant financial risks for U.S. colleges and universities. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:26 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15748524/former-columbia-university-student-mahmoud-khalil-remains-jailed-following-judges-ruling https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15748524/former-columbia-university-student-mahmoud-khalil-remains-jailed-following-judges-ruling A federal judge on Friday declined to order the release of former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration detention center. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:32:21 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/campus-climate/article/15307269/concealed-carry-bill-for-public-college-campuses-passes-in-west-virginia-house-of-delegates https://www.diverseeducation.com/campus-climate/article/15307269/concealed-carry-bill-for-public-college-campuses-passes-in-west-virginia-house-of-delegates A bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons at public college campuses in West Virginia passed by a landslide in the state's House of Delegates Feb. 21. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:25:28 -0600 Campus Climate https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15292428/dr-brittani-smit-named-avp-of-dei-and-antiracism-at-ies-abroad https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15292428/dr-brittani-smit-named-avp-of-dei-and-antiracism-at-ies-abroad Dr. Brittani Smit will be IES Abroad’s associate vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, effective June 1. Tue, 24 May 2022 13:42:42 -0500 News Roundup https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15290990/purdue-welcomes-ukrainian-scholar-refugees https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15290990/purdue-welcomes-ukrainian-scholar-refugees As part of its Ukrainian Scholars Initiative, Purdue University has so far matched 11 scholars fleeing war-torn Ukraine with campus hosts. The program seeks to help visiting scholars continue their scholarship safely in the U.S. for about a year. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:51:16 -0500 News Roundup https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15289582/afghan-refugees-and-the-role-of-higher-education-in-global-crises https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15289582/afghan-refugees-and-the-role-of-higher-education-in-global-crises As Afghan refugees continue to settle in America, scholars discuss the role that higher education can and should play in resettlement. Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:30:05 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281943/2022-american-rhodes-class-feature-six-black-students-and-most-women-ever-selected https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15281943/2022-american-rhodes-class-feature-six-black-students-and-most-women-ever-selected Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:50:40 -0600 News Roundup https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15281037/what-lies-ahead-for-usasia-higher-education-partnerships-its-complicated https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15281037/what-lies-ahead-for-usasia-higher-education-partnerships-its-complicated In 2011, a groundbreaking partnership between Yale University and the National University of Singapore (NUS) began. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:10:25 -0600 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15281490/new-data-show-pandemic-decline-in-international-enrollment-possible-rebound https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15281490/new-data-show-pandemic-decline-in-international-enrollment-possible-rebound COVID-19 has caused a decline in the number of international students studying in the U.S., but a possible rebound is likely. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:56:48 -0600 Demographics https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15280464/how-this-campus-works-to-include-international-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15280464/how-this-campus-works-to-include-international-students OSU's student body president is an international student who is working to help meet the needs of international students. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:12:26 -0500 Institutions https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109592/biden-nominates-upenn-president-amy-gutmann-as-germany-ambassador https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109592/biden-nominates-upenn-president-amy-gutmann-as-germany-ambassador President Biden nominated University of Pennsylvania President  Dr. Amy Gutmann to be ambassador to Germany, The New York Times reported. In doing so, Biden is giving an important post to someone who hired him for a lucrative university position after he left the Obama administration. Gutmann – well-versed in constitutional democracy and human rights – […] Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:09:45 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15109571/institute-of-international-education-selects-40-institutions-to-receive-study-abroad-grant https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15109571/institute-of-international-education-selects-40-institutions-to-receive-study-abroad-grant The Institute of International Education (IIE) named Harris-Stowe State University, a historically Black university in Saint Louis, Missouri, as one of 40 recipients for a grant focused on increasing access to study abroad opportunities. As part of the IIE American Passport Project grant, 25 first-year students are selected from each institution to receive U.S. passports […] Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:47:00 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109392/gallaudet-university-develops-program-to-support-deaf-youth-in-nigeria https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109392/gallaudet-university-develops-program-to-support-deaf-youth-in-nigeria Using a $2.05 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development, Gallaudet University—alongside Wesley University, Ondo and the Nigerian National Association of the Deaf—plans to launch a program in Nigeria aimed at breaking down negative stigmas around deafness. Inspired by the late Dr. Isaac O. Agboola, who served as the dean of the […] Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:25:46 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15109386/predictions-for-fall-2021-international-student-enrollment https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15109386/predictions-for-fall-2021-international-student-enrollment As colleges and universities conclude their spring semesters, uncertainties remain around fall enrollment numbers—especially among international students. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:20:08 -0500 COVID-19 https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109260/extending-respect-and-resources-to-international-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109260/extending-respect-and-resources-to-international-students The higher education sector in the United States benefited for years from the financial pockets of the international community with minimal accountability and consideration for those students, making terminology such as ‘cash cows’ notoriously synonymous with international student enrollments. Historical demand for a U.S. education rose from ideals of versions of the American dream, decades of soft-diplomacy, and as the current academic and economic hegemony. However, last spring proved that the demand can quickly dissipate. Tue, 18 May 2021 18:15:06 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109045/verto-education-aims-to-make-study-abroad-more-affordable https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15109045/verto-education-aims-to-make-study-abroad-more-affordable With the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainty over the last year, Jennifer Long felt mentally and emotionally unprepared for college. Seeking other options, she was referred to Verto Education, a program founded to increase access to international exchange. Designed to be a “gap year without a gap,” first-year students can spend a semester or year abroad while earning 12-16 college credits. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:24:35 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15108796/northern-kentucky-university-to-investigate-white-supremacy-graffiti https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15108796/northern-kentucky-university-to-investigate-white-supremacy-graffiti Northern Kentucky University will investigate – and increase nightly police patrols – after white supremacy graffiti was found on campus, the second vandalization since the year’s start, CNN reported. The graffiti, found on public space “Housing Rock”  included spray-painted stencils of the words, “Patriot Front,” in reference to white nationalist hate group Patriot Front. According […] Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:53:51 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108916/stakeholders-assess-whether-international-student-enrollment-will-rise-after-sharp-decline https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108916/stakeholders-assess-whether-international-student-enrollment-will-rise-after-sharp-decline An Institute of International Education (IIE) survey of 700 colleges and universities concluded that there was a 16% drop in all international student enrollment in fall 2020, compared to fall 2019, and a 43% drop in new international student enrollment. Several factors, including what some are calling the “Biden bump,” seemingly are converging to reverse parts of the decline in international student enrollment during the presidency of Donald Trump. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:31:18 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108830/southern-university-at-shreveport-partners-with-avance-international-university-of-uganda-for-international-educational-opportunities https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108830/southern-university-at-shreveport-partners-with-avance-international-university-of-uganda-for-international-educational-opportunities Southern University at Shreveport’s (SUSLA) Chancellor Dr. Rodney Ellis and Avance International University of Uganda’s President Dr. Samuel Majwega signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this month to expand international educational opportunities for both institutions. “It means that SUSLA faculty and students will benefit from even more opportunities to study abroad as well as making […] Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:19:16 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108653/how-can-universities-better-support-international-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108653/how-can-universities-better-support-international-students The American Council on Education (ACE) released a new report on Friday, titled “Toward Greater Inclusion and Success: A New Compact for International Students.” It details ways universities can not only recruit international students but retain and support them. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:53:06 -0600 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108537/international-students-sue-western-iowa-tech-community-college-alleging-forced-labor https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108537/international-students-sue-western-iowa-tech-community-college-alleging-forced-labor About a dozen international students are suing Western Iowa Tech Community College, accusing the school of forced labor and trafficking, NBC News reported. The lawsuit – filed last Monday – accuses the school of coercing students from Brazil and Chile to come to the school under a J-1 visa program. Students were told the program […] Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:36:45 -0600 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108096/georgetown-dismisses-allegation-of-failing-to-report-foreign-gifts https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15108096/georgetown-dismisses-allegation-of-failing-to-report-foreign-gifts A recently released report from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos alleges that Georgetown University failed to properly disclose gifts and contracts worth several billion dollars from Chinese, Saudi Arabian and Qatari entities according to The Hoya. The Department of Education also accused Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University of failing to disclose the […] Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:41:32 -0600 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15108090/israeli-institution-helps-doctors-navigate-modern-medical-technology https://www.diverseeducation.com/covid-19/article/15108090/israeli-institution-helps-doctors-navigate-modern-medical-technology In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel is starting a program to teach doctors how to use modern medical technology, The Jerusalem Post reported. The program – for the digital medical technologies bachelor’s degree – was created by Dr. Refael Barkan, HIT vice president of entrepreneurship, innovation and international […] Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:50:52 -0600 COVID-19