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African-American

Over there: exchange programs and colleges seek to send minority students abroad – US education programs

In some communities, foreign travel is viewed as a rite of passage to round out the college experience. But far too few African Americans are taking advantage of the opportunity to Broaden their horizons in the world classroom for reasons that include lack of access to information about opportunities, limited funds, language restrictions and concentration in fields that are not targeted for foreign exchange programs.

June 16, 2007

NAFSA Proposes Bipartisan Legislative Agenda on International Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. NAFSA: Association of International Educators on Wednesday issued an international education agenda for the 110th Congress, setting out a detailed legislative proposal to support and enhance U.S. global leadership, security and competitiveness.

December 20, 2006

Faculty & Staff

Just The Stats: A Closer Look At STEM Majors

What role does mentorship play in the number of international students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the United States? A reader from the Southeast posed that question to me, specifically asking about the correlation between the number of international professors and international students in the STEM fields.

December 14, 2006

Out of Africa

Of the top 20 countries of origin for international students studying in the United States…

December 13, 2006

International Student Enrollment Rebounds

WASHINGTON, D.C. The number of international students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions during the 2005-06 academic year remained flat at 564,766 students, ending a two-year decline, according to “Open Doors 2006,” the annual report released today by the Institute of International Education.

November 12, 2006

Legislation Seeks To Expand Study Abroad For American College Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. In an effort to impart American college students with a better outlook on world events, two U.S. Senators are proposing a partnership with higher education that would dramatically expand the study abroad program.

July 30, 2006

Report: U.S. Needs to Step Up Efforts to Attract More International Students, Scholars

In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, the United States must increase its efforts to welcome the best international students and scholars, says a new report issued by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

June 21, 2006

International Realm Pushes U.S. Diversity

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were beyond comprehension. But out of the tragic event came a renewed interest in the Middle East…

May 17, 2006

White House Proposes Foreign Language Initiative

President Bush is proposing a new initiative to train more teachers in languages such as Arabic, Farsi and Japanese to meet U.S. security needs worldwide…

February 8, 2006

Recognizing the Value of Foreign Language Skills

Early last month, more than 120 invited college and university presidents gathered to participate in the U.S. University Presidents’ Summit on International Education…

February 8, 2006

North Carolina A&T Chancellor Named Senior Vice President for Programs and Research at ACE

Dr. James C. Renick, chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, has been named senior vice president for programs and research effective June 1…

February 5, 2006

University of Delaware Leads Public Universities

The University of Delaware ranks first among the nation’s public colleges and universities in study abroad participation…

December 14, 2005

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