At Mount Holyoke College, a liberal arts school some 90 miles west of Boston, administrators have few answers so far for their prospective international students who are no longer certain they will be allowed to study in the U.S.

Many international students come to the U.S. seeking work experience, but heightened scrutiny and shrinking career paths are leading some to reconsider their plans.

A bill that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields has been revived in the House. Some legislators are still against the proposal, citing that the bill would hurt minorities and underfunded universities.