Tag: International Education: Page 9

Students

Right Person, Right Time

When Dr. T.J. Bryan was interviewing for the position of chancellor of Fayetteville State University several years ago…

December 14, 2005

Students

Survey: International Student Enrollment

The results of a snapshot survey by several higher education and international education organizations…

November 30, 2005

International

An Incalculable Loss

Bessie Coleman wanted to be a pilot. But she was turned down by every flight school in America…

November 30, 2005

Students

New Survey Shows Foreign Student Numbers Mostly Flat

The results of a snapshot survey by several higher education and international education…

November 13, 2005

Students

Report: International Student Enrollments Decline, Graduate Enrollments Increase, Undergraduates Drop

The number of international students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions decreased by 2.4 percent in 2003/04 to a total of 572,509, according to Open Doors 2004…

October 10, 2005

International

Obtaining Student Visas Remains An Endurance Test

International students seeking to study in the United States still face hurdles as the kinks in the new visa-granting process are ironed out. Story:

April 20, 2005

International

A Plea to Internationalize Our Black Youth

A Plea to Internationalize Our Black YouthBy Carlton E. McLellan Michael Jordan, Oprah, Muhammad Ali — three African Americans that most of the world recognizes. However, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Powell’s successor Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan are probably equally as recognizable around the world. They are not just […]

March 23, 2005

International

Committing to Diversity In International Affairs

Committing to Diversity In International Affairs By Karen JenkinsBlack History Month reminds us that the struggle for equality and economic justice has been long and difficult. The confirmation of Dr. Condoleezza Rice as U.S. Secretary of State demonstrates how far the descendents of slaves and the marginalized in this country have come. The achievements of […]

February 23, 2005

Students

Educators Help Students Affected by Tsunami

Educators Help Students Affected by TsunamiBy Kristin BagnatoIn response to the far-reaching effects of the Dec. 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Freeman Foundation are accepting applications for emergency grants to help students studying in the United States, the groups announced last month.The grants, in amounts of […]

February 9, 2005

Students

International Student Enrollments Decline

International Student Enrollments DeclineBy 2.4 Percent in 2003/2004WASHINGTONThe number of international students enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions decreased by 2.4 percent in 2003/2004 to a total of 572,509, according to “Open Doors 2004,” the annual report on international academic mobility published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the U.S. Department […]

December 1, 2004

Leadership & Policy

American University Assists Nigeria

American University Assists Nigeria In Establishing U.S.-Style UniversityBy Phaedra BrothertonWASHINGTONNext September Nigerian students will be able to get an American-style college education right in their own country. With the help of management and academic advice from American University (AU) in Washington, D.C., the new university will also look to attract students from other African countries […]

December 1, 2004

Students

A Pathway to the Presidency

A Pathway to  the PresidencyStudent affairs professionals are increasingly moving into the top job on college campuses By Kendra HamiltonIf you took a random sampling of student affairs professionals, they’d all agree: without the work they do with students, campus functions would simply grind to a halt. “Student affairs professionals spend 80 percent of their time […]

November 17, 2004