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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We see something similar but different in the lives of immigrants and international students whose talents and contributions are widely recognized but they are being denied by arbitrary visa revocations, long bureaucratic delays, and hostile rhetoric categorizing them as criminal and dangerous. One in four adults in the U.S.

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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are about 500,000 undocumented students currently enrolled in higher education, only about 28% of whom have DACA status. That means 72% of undocumented college students are pursuing their educations without work permits, access to federal financial aid or protection from deportation. “We They don’t know. We don’t know.”

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

IEFA

its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers. This post explores what it means to earn an MBA for international students in the U.S. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S. Why international students pursue MBAs in the U.S.

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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The core of my leadership was formed by the combined strengths of my own layered identities, and my practice and decision-making, whether focused on my commitment to racial and social justice or simply my ability to listen to students and colleagues, is shaped by the multilayered identities I bring to leadership.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision.

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Easy Income Processing for Your School’s International Students

School & Student Services by Community Brands

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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The essential guide to sources of university funding for international students

IEFA

How do students secure funding for their university education and support their academic journey? Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. Colleges and universities often have their own financial aid packages to meet the needs of their students.