higher education
17% Drop in International Student Enrollment at US Colleges Due to Visa Restrictions and Trump Policies
Nov 18, 2025 01:34 pm CST
New international student enrollment at US colleges has fallen by 17% following Trump administration visa restrictions. Data from 825 institutions reveals 96% cite visa concerns and 68% point to travel restrictions as factors. This decline impacts the $55 billion economic contribution from international students, with Indian enrollments showing the steepest decrease.
US International Student Enrollment Declines 17% Following Trump's Visa Restrictions
Nov 17, 2025 05:25 pm CST
New international student enrollment in US colleges has dropped by 17% this semester following the Trump administration's visa crackdown, continuing a downward trend from the previous academic year. Despite these challenges, the US remains the top global destination with approximately 1.2 million international students contributing nearly $55 billion to the American economy.
Indian High Commissioner Celebrates 166,000 Indian Students Contributing to UK Academic Excellence and Bilateral Relations
Oct 31, 2025 01:08 am CST
Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami honors the 166,000 Indian students in the UK as "the brightest and the best" during a special welcome event at King's College London, highlighting their academic excellence and valuable contributions to both British institutions and the broader India-UK relationship.
Nick Booker of IndoGenius: Pioneering Global Educational Partnerships at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 11, 2025 11:15 am CST
Nick Booker, co-founder and CEO of IndoGenius, will attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. With a distinguished career creating experiential learning programs connecting over 1,600 international students with India, Booker advises global institutions on Indian partnerships. Under his leadership, IndoGenius has facilitated 400+ internships across major Indian companies and is currently developing innovative educational initiatives including a research university campus in Madhya Pradesh.
Electric Vehicles to Reach Price Parity with Petrol Vehicles in India Within 6 Months: Nitin Gadkari Announces
Oct 07, 2025 12:29 am CST
India's Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announces electric vehicles will cost the same as petrol vehicles within 4-6 months, highlighting India's ambitious plans to reduce fossil fuel dependence and become the world's leading automobile manufacturer within five years, while also introducing innovative waste management and emphasizing the importance of education and skills development.
Trump Administration Threatens Harvard With New Sanctions
Sep 20, 2025 05:31 am CST
The Trump administration escalated its fight with Harvard University on Friday, placing the Ivy League school under extra financial oversight and threatening sanctions if it does not provide additional data on its admissions practices.
Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
Sep 19, 2025 05:52 pm CST
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.
University Of California Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
Sep 17, 2025 08:35 am CST
Labor unions, faculty and students in the University of California education system sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over the freezing of federal funds and other actions that they say aim to stifle academic freedom.
Opinion | That Prized American Degree Isn't What It Used To Be
Jun 18, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Indian parents need to be more circumspect when sending their wards to study overseas in today's turbulent times.
Blog | 'Future At Stake': Why Indian Students In US Aren't Going Home This Summer
Jun 06, 2025 02:23 pm CST
"The current visa situation is unpredictable. I can't risk it after putting in three years here," says an undergraduate, referring to the heightened scrutiny at American airports and reports of foreign nationals being barred.