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Lawmakers, donors disagreed on DEI in 2023. Now, there’s fallout

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The spring semester was a time of great adjustment for colleges and universities in Texas as state schools were forced to disband any office related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Lawmakers aren’t the only ones trying to intimidate Texas administration and faculty to cultivate DEI efforts.

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International students contributed $40 billion to US economy in 22/23

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International students contributed over $40 billion to the US economy in the 2022/23 academic year as new enrollments exceeded pre-pandemic levels. NAFSA also found that one US job is created or supported for every three international students in the country. billion (approximately 19%) compared to the previous academic year.

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Princeton tops outcome-focused US News rankings

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A new system largely based on university performance at enrolling and graduating students from various backgrounds has seen Princeton take top spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. News, said the “significant changes in this year’s methodology” are part of an evolution that is “ongoing”. “[We News elaborated.

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US hosted over one million international students last year as pandemic recovery continues

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There were over one million international students in the US during the 2022/23 academic year, marking a 12% increase on the previous year and a near-return to pre-pandemic levels. Over one million international students studying in the US reflects a strong rebound, with the number approaching pre-pandemic levels,” said Allan E.

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

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On this Weekly Wisdom Podcast , we spoke with Dr. Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). In Texas, I'm working with 11 universities that range from 2000 to 80,000 students, campuses focused on two-year completion all the way to multiple-doc-awarding campuses.

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

On this Weekly Wisdom Podcast , we spoke with Dr. Shonda Gibson , Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). In Texas, I'm working with 11 universities that range from 2000 to 80,000 students, campuses focused on two-year completion all the way to multiple-doc-awarding campuses.

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US gun violence deterring students as safety concerns grow

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Gun violence in the US is deterring international students from studying there, experts say as the country experiences another spate of shootings. . In total 617 mass shootings (where four or more people are killed) have taken place so far this year in the US. . Gertz (@BillGertz_AIFS) November 23, 2022.