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Tensions Over International Students
Professor at Maryland who allegedly accused all Chinese students of cheating resigns, the latest in a series of incidents involving tensions between faculty and international students.
5 Arrested for TOEFL/Visa Scheme
Those arrested were charged with posing as others to take the test and earn scores to be admitted to colleges.
Saudi Students' Flights From U.S. Justice
The Oregonian reports on a series of cases in which Saudi students at U.S. colleges were accused of crimes but disappeared before facing U.S. criminal charges. Two senators introduce legislation calling for investigation of Saudi government's role.
New International Graduate Applications Decline 4%
New enrollments of international students at U.S. graduate schools declined by 1 percent from fall 2017 to fall 2018.
Not an Isolated Incident
Recent controversy over email from Duke professor about Chinese students speaking Chinese in lounges reflects larger tensions in academe, experts say.
Telling Students Not to Speak Chinese
A professor at Duke University steps down from her administrative role after sending an email to students suggesting they not speak Chinese in student lounge and study areas.
Global Higher Ed in Changing Times
Panelists at Inside Higher Ed-organized event discuss international student recruitment and keeping their institutions global amid political headwinds and public skepticism of internationalization activities.
Insuring Against Drop in Chinese Students
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is paying $424,000 to protect itself in case of a falloff.