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U.S. higher education is more than just a domestic institution— it is a pillar of the country’s foreign policy and global engagement. By attracting students, scholars, and researchers from around the world, American universities have helped shape generations of leaders, built lasting international networks, and boosted the U.S. economy and labor market. Yet, recent immigration and visa policies under the Trump administration have caused a 15 percent drop in international enrollment and the U.S. is projected to lose $7 billion in revenue and 60,000 jobs as a result. This shift has also exposed questions about underlying national security concerns among critics of the international approach of U.S. higher education. How should U.S. universities balance national security concerns with attracting top talent? What are the implications for U.S. influence if students take their ambitions elsewhere? What other approaches can universities take in order to retain the U.S. edge in a rapidly evolving global education landscape?
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Madeline Zavodny, First Coast Systems Professor of Economics at the University of North Florida and Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics, and Professor John Aubrey Douglass, Senior Research Fellow of Public Policy and Higher Education at the Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley. This conversation will provide insights into higher education’s role at the intersection of U.S. global influence, its economy, and security.
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