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Latitudes

A weekly newsletter about what matters in global higher education and why. Written by Karin Fischer, a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering the changing relationship between American colleges and the world.

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A rallying cry for reinvigorating international higher ed

By Karin FischerFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021

The role that colleges play —  in cultivating international science and through curriculum that emphasizes the challenge of working across borders —  is critical, a leading public-health expert said.

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How colleges can do better at supporting international student success

By Karin FischerFebruary 15, 2021February 17, 2021

Colleges can’t just front-end their investment by putting resources into recruitment. Students need help throughout their time on campus.

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On the front lines of the China conflict

By Karin FischerFebruary 8, 2021February 9, 2021

A Chinese-American researcher talks about what it’s like to be investigated by the U.S. government

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International students in the U.S. lack clear paths to work

By Karin FischerFebruary 1, 2021February 2, 2021

When it comes to international-student recruitment, one of Canada and Australia’s biggest selling points is the ease of the pathway from study to work.

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Biden sets tone of global engagement, but what comes next?

By Karin FischerJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021

Many say the new president means “hope” for international education. But there are tough debates ahead.

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Fears about safety are a major concern for international students and parents

By Karin FischerJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021

When international students die violently in the United States, the reverberations are global.

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For International Students, How Does Assault on Capitol Shape Perceptions?

By Karin FischerJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 2021

The world watched the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Could they be a setback for American higher education’s efforts to change global perceptions?

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Brexit’s impact on study abroad, plus a look ahead at 2021

By Karin FischerJanuary 4, 2021January 5, 2021

Instead of continuing to take part in the EU’s signature academic-exchange program, the UK will start its own.

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International students will be able to keep the flexibility to learn remotely

By Karin FischerDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020

By extending emergency pandemic guidance through the spring, the government resolves one source of uncertainty.

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Why do so many international-student policies end up in courts?

By Karin FischerDecember 7, 2020December 7, 2020

A trio of legal cases went higher education’s way. But the fact that they’re in the courts creates instability and uncertainty.

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