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5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students

Feb 3, 2021 • By Magazine Editor

President Biden’s promise to “lead with science and truth” will help reclaim lost ground by restoring U.S. leadership in science and technology.

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The decline in international enrollment will most likely cause colleges and universities to lose money. Marcus Chung/E+ via Getty Images

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US colleges report a 43% decline in new international student enrollment, and not just because of the pandemic

Nov 19, 2020

Access to testing had been improving across the U.S., but as cases increase, more testing is needed. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

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Proposed Student Visa Policy Could Hinder US Competitiveness

Oct 20, 2020

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Sending International Students Home Would Sap US Influence and Hurt the Economy

Jul 8, 2020

Paul Raphael '83 speaks to a group of international students. Photo courtesy of Raquel Hamner '20.

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