The ripple effects of President Trump's attempt to end Harvard University's right to enroll foreign students are being felt across the region and the country—and could threaten research, science and innovation for years to come.

Facing rising college costs, more Gen Z students like Penelope Masotti are choosing skilled trades for financial stability. Masotti plans to study cosmetology after graduation, joining a growing shift away from traditional four-year degrees.

Shifting government policies have contributed to a lull in international enrollment globally, but perhaps no more than in Canada and the U.S., according to a new survey from Studyportals.