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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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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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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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City University of Seattle Names First Woman and Person of Color as President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The appointment comes as CityU continues to expand its focus on serving working adults, military students, and international learners through flexible education options. Walsh's background includes leadership positions at major philanthropic organizations that have shaped higher education policy nationwide.

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Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report, titled "Broken Lifelines: The Economic Consequences of Defunding Academic Public Health," provides the first detailed analysis of how grant freezes, budget reductions, and agency restructurings implemented since January 2025 have devastated higher education institutions nationwide.

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The essential guide to sources of university funding for international students

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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.