Anna Esaki-Smith covers higher education and is the author of Make College Your Superpower. Recently, she wrote about Purdue University limiting graduate students from China and how UC San Diego is experiencing a 30-fold increase in freshmen needing remedial math classes.
Trump Weighs $100,000 Fee For International Graduates To Work In U.S.
The administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international graduates looking to work in the U.S. that could diminish the appeal of American universities.
NYU Considers Tokyo Campus As Japan’s Global Appeal Soars
With Japan drawing record numbers of international students, NYU is considering a Tokyo campus in a sign of how global higher education is evolving.
Why A Nobel Laureate Is Leaving UC Berkeley For China
Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi's move from UC Berkeley to Tsinghua University highlights China's growing appeal to elite scientists amid shifting U.S. research policies.
Nearly Two-Thirds Of Colleges Expect International Enrollment To Fall
Sixty-three percent of surveyed U.S. colleges expect international enrollment to fall in 2026-2027 due to visa barriers, while 59% already report application declines.
China Cuts 12,200 University Programs, Replaces Many With AI Degrees
China is eliminating 12,200 university programs while launching over 10,000 AI-focused degrees in a sweeping effort to align higher education with economic priorities.