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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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Taking a global view of UK international education policy

HEPI

JANUARY 8, 2024

We work with universities around the world to help increase global participation and I am deeply proud of the outstanding education taken up by students ambitious for their studies and their futures. Most of our students are aiming to be successful undergraduates and more than half of them come from the Far East.

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Sanders, Jayapal Introduce New "College for All Act" to Eliminate Tuition for Most Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2025

introduced legislation Wednesday that would make public colleges and universities tuition-free for approximately 95% of American students, in what supporters call the most significant higher education investment in six decades. Jayapal highlighted the legislation's focus on addressing educational inequity. history."

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“Little known” about UK TNE students, finds HEPI report

The PIE News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

There is a need for better public information about UK TNE students to raise their profile and ensure the quality of the education they receive, a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) sets out. However, not much is known about these students, according to the report.

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez laments childhood memories of the discourse surrounding education policies in California, particularly those that negatively affected migrant families like his. Manny is a leader in higher education policy advocacy,” says Brian Rivas, senior director of policy and government relations at The Education Trust — West.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursuit of credentials. Is ‘student purpose’ the key to better outcomes? Heriot Watt Malaysia has put ‘purpose’ at the centre of its education offering to students.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse last October.

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UK higher education in spring 2025: 10 ‘killer facts’

HEPI

MAY 13, 2025

This is the text of a speech delivered by Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, to the 16th Annual Student Housing Investment Conference. First, just in case you have not come across the organisation I lead before, the Higher Education Policy Institute or HEPI is the UKs only specialist think tank for higher education and a registered charity.

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State Funding, Federal Policy Shifts, and Major Investments Reshape Higher Ed

Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 26, 2025

Recent developments in higher education policy and funding have significant implications for institutions nationwide. From proposed increases in state support to potential federal policy changes, these updates highlight the evolving landscape of higher education. boston25news.com) Michigan Governor Recommends 2.5%

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,

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Sector leaders demand fresh agenda for UK intled

The PIE News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Sector leaders gathered at the QS Reimagine Education Summit in London to address the challenges in UK higher education and propose policy and rhetoric reforms. “We have a government that is naturally inclined to support universities and welcome international students,” he said.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates. Repeatedly, we call for “someone” to show us, through better education policy, that we are not forgotten. Our future demands bold visions that originate from a sense of abundance.

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

The PIE News

APRIL 10, 2024

Sustainable growth in international education in the UK will not be possible if the government does not “commit to a suite of evidence-informed policies” to allow for an equitable and inclusive sector, a new paper has said.

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Australia’s post-study work visa under fire in election pledge

The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2025

The announcement came in early April, when Opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled a suite of policy intentions for the international education sector. Among them: a proposed cap of 240,000 new international student arrivals per year, and a new AUD $5,000 visa fee for applicants targeting Australias top universities.

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Impacting Policy and Creating Greater Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. in educational policy and planning, Reid hopes to make an impact on federal and state policies related to education.

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What next for int’l education after South Korea’s political crisis?

The PIE News

APRIL 4, 2025

This article examines how the political crisis has disrupted international higher education in South Korea, focusing on five key areas: reputational damage, impact on students from Asia and the Global South, rising xenophobia, heightened student anxiety, and the sidelining of education policy.

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

The PIE News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With the National Education Policy , introduced in 2020, promoting transnational education to establish India as a global hub of education, efforts are being made to attract international universities to the South Asian country. .”

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Study: Outcomes of Students in Policy Debate Programs Linked to ELA Improvements and Postsecondary Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Participating in policy debate programs in grade school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) and better odds of graduating and going to college, according to findings from a new study in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis.

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IEAA calls on incoming Australian government for sector support

The PIE News

MARCH 3, 2025

At the recent Universities Australia Solutions summit, shadow education minister, Senator Sarah Henderson, reminded universities of the Coalition’s promise to impose even stricter caps on international enrolments than the current Albanese government is seeking, while taking aim at Labor’s international education policies.

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Beechside views: swings and roundabouts

The PIE News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Tracking higher education policy in the UK has never been a simple undertaking. While some policy changes apply to universities across the country, the devolved nature of education means that most announcements made by the Department for Education tend only to apply to institutions in England. DfE to the rescue?

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Sri Lankan students set their sights on Indian universities

The PIE News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discussions at the New Delhi event centered on Indias growing appeal as a destination for international students and a key partner for global institutions seeking to enhance their internationalisation strategies. ” According to the Study in India portal, over 72,000 international students studied in India for the academic year 2024/25.

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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2025

Wilson,the quest to attain R1 status the highest designation auniversity can get for its research enterprise is aboutmore than just attaining some sort of higher education sealof approval. We arepursuing it for these kinds of opportunities that will come toour students, that will come to our communities here in Baltimore.

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British Council partners with Maharashtra on internationalisation drive

The PIE News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It supports Indias National Education Policy 2020, which aims to make the country a global hub for higher education by encouraging cross-border partnerships and raising institutional excellence. The British government-funded organisation has been working on various initiatives with states across India in recent years.

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Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

The PIE News

MARCH 13, 2025

For international students, access to a premier secondary education plays a huge role in daily life and future opportunities. Of over 3,000 students enrolled in grades K-12, 20% of them are international learners, reflecting the schools global impact. Explore a day in the life of a high school student at Laurel Springs.

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10 ways for Labour to fill the HE policy vacuum

HEPI

JULY 16, 2024

It will not have gone unnoticed that higher education barely featured in the 6 week election campaign and reflecting on this, Sir Anthony went on to encourage senior representatives from the sector to fill the policy vacuum now a new government is in place.

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Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada

The PIE News

MAY 2, 2024

Universities in the UK, Australia and Canada have announced staff layoffs and course suspensions as government policies limiting international student numbers cause increasing financial strain. At a sector level the total number of new visa grants is still reasonably high.

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Second-generation student borrowers

SRHE

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

by Ariane de Gayardon Since the 1980s, massification, policy shifts, and changing ideas about who benefits from higher education have led to the expansion of national student loan schemes globally. For instance, student loans were introduced in England in 1990 and generalized in 1998.

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When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2025

Were finding out in real-time, and nowhere are the consequences more alarming than in our efforts to diversify the educator workforce. America is undergoing a calculated retreat in federal education policy. It undermines trust in education as a pathway for social mobility, particularly for candidates of color.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I just began loving teaching from there, even if I had imaginary students.” At FAMU, Thompson began taking education courses in her major. "I I remember clearly the day she first sat in my methods class as a transfer student. They always chose me to be the teacher,” said Thompson, who was born in St. James, Jamaica. “I

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A perspective on the evolving landscape of global higher education

The PIE News

APRIL 14, 2025

The demand for quality education has transcended borders, with students increasingly seeking international experiences that offer academic excellence and cultural exposure while carving professional paths overseas. Among these aspirants, Indian students stand out as a driving force shaping the future of international education.

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University of Surrey to open branch campus in India’s GIFT City

The PIE News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ancillary services, such as strategic advice on India entry, student enrolment, campus establishment and operations management, will be provided by GGS. Together we’ll be contributing to the skills and growth agendas of both our countries.”

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Policy Brief Offers Recommendations on Supporting Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The brief titled, “ Equity at the Center: How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data ,” was produced by Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and Southeast Asia Resource Center (SEARAC).

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India’s UGC rolls out framework for recognising international qualifications

The PIE News

APRIL 8, 2025

Indian students who have studied abroad and wish to return to India for further education or employment can now apply for an equivalence certificate through the UGC s dedicated portal by paying the prescribed fee. If Indian institutions are to attract international students, we must ensure fair recognition of degrees earned abroad.

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India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

The PIE News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Recognising India as a major source of international students, researchers, and workers, Finland has identified the country as a priority for the Talent Boost program, according to the Finnish ambassador to India, Kimmo Lhdevirta. I believe there are over 2,000 students from India in Finland nowadays, the number has grown in recent years.

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Report: Improving Data Collection on Indigenous Students

Inside Higher Ed

MAY 23, 2024

Report: Improving Data Collection on Indigenous Students Ashley Mowreader Thu, 05/23/2024 - 03:00 AM New federal standards around Alaska Native and American Indian student data will impact how states and institutions collect and report data. A recent brief from the Institute for Higher Education Policy digs into the issue.

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More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs

The Guardian - Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

A survey of 10,000 full-time UK undergraduates by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found a record 56% had paid employment while they were studying, working an average of 14.5 hours each week.

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Students going home could put 35 Tory seats at risk in election, analysis says

The Guardian - Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

The cabinet minister Esther McVey’s Tatton constituency is one of the 35 suburban or rural seats where Conservative hopes could be dashed by students registered to vote at their family home, rather than their university term-time address. Continue reading.

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Australia’s latest political stoush

The PIE News

MAY 1, 2025

International students intending to study in Australia have endured eighteen months of rapid policy changes and the never-ending saga of chaos, confusion and contradictions. As the final days turn into hours,the finaldies have been thrown unceremoniously onto the game board a further increase in student visa fees.

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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

higher education outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of higher education. higher education institutions.

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Canadian Policy Changes Leave International Education Leaders Apprehensive, but with Muted Hope

WENR

MAY 21, 2024

Policy changes in Canada impacting international students have sparked concerns among students and educators alike. The post Canadian Policy Changes Leave International Education Leaders Apprehensive, but with Muted Hope appeared first on WENR.

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Report: Belonging a Key Factor in Student Retention

Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 30, 2024

Report: Belonging a Key Factor in Student Retention Ashley Mowreader Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

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The immigration white paper: 10 unanswered questions

The PIE News

MAY 13, 2025

There is no clear timeline for any of these proposed changes, which makes managing the message to prospective students challenging. The white paper models a 6% levy on higher education, which would likely be passed on to international students in higher fees. When will these changes be implemented?

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Proposed Legislation Would Create Program to Support Students’ Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Torres (D-Calif), reintroduce the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act on Wednesday, a bicameral legislation to help ensure college students can meet their basic needs while pursuing their education. We need to create a student social safety net that sets them up for success. Cory Booker (D-N.J.),

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UK: int’l students facing financial hardship ‘rising’

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Universities across the UK should be opening specialist hardship funds for international students a report has suggested, after finding that international students are “frequently flagged as being at risk” with regards to financing. It does not say however if or how often they are used by international students.

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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Taking a global view of UK international education policy

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Sanders, Jayapal Introduce New "College for All Act" to Eliminate Tuition for Most Students

“Little known” about UK TNE students, finds HEPI report

Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

UK higher education in spring 2025: 10 ‘killer facts’

State Funding, Federal Policy Shifts, and Major Investments Reshape Higher Ed

Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Sector leaders demand fresh agenda for UK intled

Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

Australia’s post-study work visa under fire in election pledge

Impacting Policy and Creating Greater Equity

What next for int’l education after South Korea’s political crisis?

Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

Study: Outcomes of Students in Policy Debate Programs Linked to ELA Improvements and Postsecondary Enrollment

IEAA calls on incoming Australian government for sector support

Beechside views: swings and roundabouts

Sri Lankan students set their sights on Indian universities

Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

British Council partners with Maharashtra on internationalisation drive

Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

10 ways for Labour to fill the HE policy vacuum

Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada

Second-generation student borrowers

When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

A perspective on the evolving landscape of global higher education

University of Surrey to open branch campus in India’s GIFT City

Policy Brief Offers Recommendations on Supporting Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data

India’s UGC rolls out framework for recognising international qualifications

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

Report: Improving Data Collection on Indigenous Students

More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs

Students going home could put 35 Tory seats at risk in election, analysis says

Australia’s latest political stoush

Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Canadian Policy Changes Leave International Education Leaders Apprehensive, but with Muted Hope

Report: Belonging a Key Factor in Student Retention

The immigration white paper: 10 unanswered questions

Proposed Legislation Would Create Program to Support Students’ Basic Needs

UK: int’l students facing financial hardship ‘rising’

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