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‘Preserving Intellectual Capital’

As political strife is a constant around the globe, the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund assists scholars whose academic freedom is threatened in their home countries.

China Hopes to Attract More U.S. College Students

China is hoping that American college students watching the Summer Olympics will want to travel there, providing a bump similar to what Australia and Greece enjoyed in 2000 and 2004.

Report: Interest Waning Among International Students for U.S. Graduate Schools

Declining graduate school admissions rates for international students have long-term implications on American institutions of higher learning and the stability and competitiveness of the U.S. economy and work force, according to a report released Thursday by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

Caught Between Two Cultures

Efforts to reach Asian students with culturally appropriate mental health services are paying off.

Cornell Professor Receives Grant to Explore Entrepreneurship

The Johnson School at Cornell University announced that Wesley Sine, assistant professor of management and organizations, received a grant from the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute, an initiative of Cisco Systems, Inc. focused on fostering entrepreneurship.

Rising Student Interest Propels Growth in U.S.-China Educational Exchange

Study abroad to China has become increasingly popular among American students, increasing by over 500 percent in the last decade, with 8,830 Americans studying in China in 2005-06 up from 1,396.

African-American

Scholars Convene in Charleston to Explore the Literary Works of Toni Morrison

Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer-Prize winning author Toni Morrison read to a packed house at the College of Charleston two passages from her forthcoming novel, A Mercy (Knopf), on Friday, as part of the fifth biennial conference of the Toni Morrison Society.

Proposal Seeks to Improve America’s Image Abroad

Legislation would lessen financial barriers that prevent low-income, minority students from participating in foreign exchange programs.

Congressional Proposal Seeks to Increase Study Abroad Participation

Legislation would lessen financial barriers that prevent low-income, minority students from participating in foreign exchange programs.

Music to Our Ears

“Minority” and “orchestra musicians” are not words you see often in the same sentence, much less spoken, but the Sphinx Organization is becoming a major player in changing the face of classical music.

Promoting International Interest

A commitment to preparation combined with a long-serving adviser propelled one HBCU to become the all-time leader in producing Black Fulbright students.

Documentary Chronicles Pitfalls of American Education in Global Economy

Diverse reporter Michelle Nealy chats with Indianapolis venture-capitalist-turned-filmmaker, Bob Compton, about his provocative new documentary, “2 Million Minutes.” The film chronicles six students from India, the United States and China during their high school years. Compton highlights the pitfalls of American education in today’s global economy and praises those cultures that revere academic achievement.

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