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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.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We 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.

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The benefits of international students

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From planning your journey to leaving your family and friends and settling into a new environment, becoming an international student is challenging. But the benefits of being an international student are undeniable – international students enrich their host communities while gaining invaluable personal and professional advantages.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student groups at Morgan State include organizations for African students, Caribbean students, Latinx students, and international students. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a special alumni breakfast with freshmen during homecoming weekend, and she’s glad to see in-person events resume. “We

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Report: Pandemic Dealt a Blow to Internationalization

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Rick Garfunkel, vice president for global affairs, had to bring back several hundred students who were studying overseas, including 40 in China. “[It was] not easy,” he said. Meanwhile, as campuses emptied, international students had to remain. Rutgers was one of the many schools that broadened access using technology.

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UK International Student Scholarships

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The UK is one of the most popular international study destinations around the world and is widely known for the availability of scholarships on offer. International students in the UK can access numerous scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate courses in many fields of study.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies.

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