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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

The PIE News

With more than half of its population under the age of 25, Nepal has emerged as one of the highest senders of international students in the world. In the 2022/2023 academic year, there were 15,090 Nepali students in the US, marking a significant 27.9% increase from the previous year.

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

The PIE News

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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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

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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Nepali students could shun India amid row over student’s death

The PIE News

A 20-year-old technology student was found dead in her hostel room at Odishas private deemed university, KIIT, allegedly after facing harassment from a fellow student. The incident sparked campus protests, forcing hundreds of students to leave after KIIT closed sine die for all Nepali international students on February 17.

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

The PIE News

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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