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Karin Fischer

A freelance journalist and expert on global issues in higher ed, Karin has been writing for more than a decade about the changing relationship between American colleges and the world.

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Posted inLatitudes

The latest on Ukraine and higher ed

By Karin FischerFebruary 28, 2022March 2, 2022

A broad coalition of organizations is calling on the Biden administration to offer special protections to Ukrainian students, while several members of Congress are suggesting that Russian students be kicked out of the U.S.

Posted inLatitudes

A new focus on equity in international admissions

By Karin FischerFebruary 21, 2022February 22, 2022

Dartmouth College is extending its need-blind admissions policy to international students and meeting 100 percent of demonstrated need regardless of citizenship.

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A move to reinstate Fulbright in China

By Karin FischerFebruary 14, 2022February 15, 2022

A little-noticed amendment in a recently approved China competition bill would reverse a July 2020 decision by the Trump administration to end the signature U.S. government exchange program with China and Hong Kong.

Posted inLatitudes

Expanded benefits for international students in research-competition bill

By Karin FischerFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022

The U.S. House is stepping on the gas when it comes to legislation aimed at bolstering American competitiveness in science and research.

Posted inLatitudes

Green-card exemptions for Ph.D. graduates in science and math

By Karin FischerJanuary 31, 2022February 1, 2022

A U.S. House bill aimed at boosting American competitiveness would exempt STEM Ph.D. graduates from limits on immigrant visas.

Posted inLatitudes

Biden administration expands popular work program for foreign students

By Karin FischerJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022

It’s one of a number of policy changes aimed at attracting and retaining global talent.

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Government re-opens channel for dialogue with international educators

By Karin FischerJanuary 17, 2022January 19, 2022

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will reestablish an advisory council to provide guidance and feedback to top government officials on education-related issues.

Posted inLatitudes

Big questions for the new year in international education

By Karin FischerJanuary 10, 2022January 11, 2022

Will a hybrid approach to international education stick? Can international education diversify? Will the pandemic help make the case for internationalization?

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Changes to student visas are on the horizon

By Karin FischerJanuary 3, 2022January 3, 2022

Student-visa fees could increase under a proposed rule and the State Department gives consular officers greater discretion to assess students’ ties to their home countries.

Posted inLatitudes

New warnings about research collaboration with China

By Karin FischerDecember 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Plus, the latest from Capitol Hill and a pledge on internationalization.

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