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Where Tuition is Free
One by one, the German states have eliminated tuition fees, bucking global trends toward increased "cost sharing."
A First for the Israel Boycott?
The general membership of the Association for Asian American Studies unanimously approves a resolution endorsing the boycott of Israeli universities.
From Grants to Loans
Australian government announces plan to turn "start up" grants for textbooks and other costs into loans, which critics deride as a slippery slope that will hurt needy students.
Adjustments in Dubai
As economic growth slows down, foreign universities aren't leaving, but some are thinking in different ways about their offerings.
Foreign Student Safety in Spotlight
Kerry says Japanese students are deterred by fears of gun violence. Chinese and Saudi Arabian students are among victims of Boston bombings. Does growth in international student population come despite concerns on safety?
Enthusiasm and Caution in Myanmar
New report offers recommendations for forming partnerships with universities in rapidly changing country.
Taxing International Student Tuition
In Washington state, legislators propose a 20 percent surcharge on international student tuition. The universities worry that students will stop coming.
Lingering Racism in British Academe
Report finds that minority scholars continue to face bias.