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Agent Debate Awakens
Draft policy proposed by Middle States would prohibit accredited institutions from using commissioned agents in international recruitment -- as many now do.
Opinion
Isn’t It Pragmatic?
Michael Roth explores how and why Indian students are embracing liberal arts education.
In France, Job Security and Low Salaries
Professors’ civil servant status provides some benefits, but not much in terms of compensation.
Academic Freedom Front Lines
Western-style universities are challenged in Hungary and Russia. Is one university being punished for its ties to George Soros, and another for its gender studies courses?
Third-Rail Issues
Director of McGill Institute for the Study of Canada steps down after publishing column critical of Quebec, and many raise questions about academic freedom.
The Peace Process and Higher Ed in Colombia
The country has some strong universities, but many institutions struggle to serve impoverished students.
Canada's Moment
A Trump effect? Many Canadian universities are reporting large gains in international applications at the same time some American universities are seeing declines.
Russia's International Student Strategy
Emphasis on soft power leads to focus on those from former Soviet states.