Rasha Faek, Managing Editor, WENR Although opportunities to continue their studies exist, the international students who were in Ukraine before the war face a multitude of challenges that make their future uncertain. In Ukraine, Dipam , a medical student from India, was counting the days till graduation when his career plans were violently upended. With...Read More

The arrangement with the financial arm of the Chinese technology conglomerate, Tencent Financial Technology, will allow Flywire to “further streamline” the payment experience for students looking to make international tuition and other education-related payments from China, the software company said. “This partnership ensures that for Chinese students studying internationally at institutions that use Flywire, we essentially become...Read More

Some Native Americans are calling for U.S. higher ed institutions – many of which were built on tribal lands – to make amends and give reparations, The Washington Post reported. “You have these schools that have tens of millions of dollars at their disposal, but they are not looking at any ways they can improve...Read More

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).  Distance learning is viewed today as...Read More

In Diversity Abroad’s analysis earlier this month we highlight several areas of concern: A significant number of the institutions that send the most students to study abroad are also on the list of the most selective colleges & universities, the very institutions that will be most impacted by the affirmative action decision Based on past...Read More

A new study finds that anti-LGBTQ+ policies are linked to depression in Black and Latinx youth in the United States. The study analyzed discriminatory policies, such as “Don’t Say Gay” laws and other indicators that may affect this group and found that LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx youth are more likely to be depressed than their...Read More

What is the long term impact of the pandemic on graduate enrollment? This is the question I am most frequently asked. I wanted to hold off providing an answer until we have the 2021 academic year data, knowing that the real answer will only come with a few more years of enrollment trend data. Given...Read More

A new study by Course Hero, an online learning platform for educators, suggests that a rise in job satisfaction among faculty has improved since the start of the pandemic. During a time when educator retention is experiencing a sharp decline, the data suggests a trend of positive experiences and feelings by educators who are making...Read More

The success of higher education institutions rests on their ability to increase student enrollment and retain learners. The foundation of achieving this lies in building a caring relationship with each student. Such a relationship requires empathy and understanding, recognizing that many students are not full-time learners and have demanding responsibilities such as careers, families, and...Read More

Social listening can provide valuable insights on perceptions and positioning. In personal and professional relationships, we often value those who are good listeners. We notice how they pick up and then act on important pieces of information. We feel more connected to them because they, after hearing what’s important to us, meet us where we...Read More