U.S. colleges are facing uncertainty about international enrollment due to visa cancellations and federal pressure. Schools risk losing funding and the ability to host international students, even though they enrolled a record 1.1 million last year.
Members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and one other state public land grant university want to pool resources to support any one school facing funding threats from the Trump administration.
Students preparing for life at sea are projected to make the highest earnings on their bachelor's degrees from a public institution over the span of their career, according to this database.
After targeting Harvard University's federal funding, the Trump administration has turned its attention to the activities of the school's international students and its donations from overseas.
As patterns of institutional stress emerge, I would advise colleges and universities to carefully examine the assets of the institution across the arc of time.
Budget cuts at the National Center for Education Statistics signal future disruptions to data collection, sounding the alarm for higher education planning.
By balancing organic engagement with targeted paid promotion, institutions can build a cohesive, impactful community that supports long-term growth and connection.
