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Are International Students in Trump’s Crosshairs?

Are International Students in Trump’s Crosshairs?

Throughout his campaign, Donald J. Trump spoke disparagingly of immigrants. His calls to “ban” Muslims and for “extreme vetting” on visa applications have cast a pall of concern over some leaders in higher education. Now many are questioning how the president-elect’s comments and policies will affect international college students.

4 Steps To Help Manage Student Loan Repayment

The pressure of student loan debt can be a stressor for African American students, who are more likely to borrow larger amounts of money than their white counterparts to support the cost of college. Despite the challenge of managing student loan debt, college education is undoubtedly worth the investment and there is hope for graduates who need to manage it.

University of Central Florida Uses Innovation to Serve Students

Allan Golston, president of the Gates Foundation’s U.S. program, recently wrote about the innovative work of the University of Central Florida. Using data to understand where students were getting stuck in their path toward graduation, UCF now makes use of online classes to allow students greater flexibility. It also provides faculty members with training in online course design, and they are paired with instructional designers so they learn how to maximize the platform.

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