International: Page 51

Students

Study Abroad? College Students Drop, Rethink Plans

Economic reality and money problems may be cooling the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to study abroad, just two years after students’ interest in foreign study was at an all-time high.

Students

Study Abroad Participation Up, Except Among Minority Students

Despite targeted outreach and the availability of financial aid, minority-student study abroad participation declined for several groups, according to the new Open Doors report from the Institute of International Education.

Students

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference

Duncan addresses reasons why students struggle and proposes ways to help Native American students, starting at the preschool level.

International

U.S. May Not be Lagging Behind Internationally, Report Says

The headlines are emblazoned with the gloomy tales of America’s academic decline as drop-out rates skyrocket and adult educational attainment sags behind international competitors, but one educational statistician, in a newly released report, said it’s nothing more than propaganda.

Students

Georgetown University students call for immigration reform

On Oct. 13, students from MEChA, a student organization at Georgetown University, voice their support for comprehensive immigration reform, bringing their own stories to a rally at the Capitol.

Students

Predominantly Black Sorority Empowered to Expand International Aid Work

In gaining ‘special consultative’ status from the United Nations, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority joins an elite network of organizations that provides international assistance to developing nations.

Students

Predominantly Black Sorority Empowered to Expand International Aid Work

In gaining ‘special consultative’ status from the United Nations, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority joins an elite network of organizations that provides international assistance to developing nations.

MSIs

More Diversity Sought Among U.S. Participants in Study Abroad Programs

International education advocates say study abroad programs need to step up their efforts to recruit and retain minority students.

Faculty & Staff

NOTEWORTHYNEWS: STILL A NO-GO FOR LIFTING ACADEMIC TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO CUBA

President Barack Obama’s campaign promises to rescind limits remain a ‘work in progress.’

Students

SPECTRUM : A BRIDGE TO THE COMMUNITY

Carolina A. Hernandez arrived at Lehigh University eight years ago to help connect the school with the surrounding neighborhoods, mainly lowincome Spanish-speaking residents.

Leadership & Policy

A Bridge to the Community

Carolina A. Hernandez arrived at Lehigh University eight years ago to help connect the school with the surrounding neighborhoods, mainly low income Spanish-speaking residents.

Leadership & Policy

A Bridge to the Community

Carolina A. Hernandez arrived at Lehigh University eight years ago to help connect the school with the surrounding neighborhoods, mainly lowincome Spanish-speaking residents.

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