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Chicago Tribune
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Bradshaw: What international admissions mean for Northwest Indiana
As a college admissions consultant based in Crown Point, Indiana, I work with families across the country — and around the world. But lately, I've noticed a growing unease among parents right here at home. The question isn't just 'Can my child get into Purdue or IU?' It's 'Why is it getting so hard?' Part of the answer lies thousands of miles away. In 2025, the United States has made it more difficult for international students to study here. Visa approvals are slower. Government scholarships, like the prestigious Fulbright Program, are shrinking. Earlier this year, dozens of international Fulbright awards were revoked with no clear explanation, prompting the resignation of the entire Foreign Scholarship Board. These weren't administrative errors — they were signals. To the world, they read as: You're no longer welcome here. And yet, demand has not declined. The Ivy League remains the pinnacle of aspiration for students from around the globe. But more than ever, international students are setting their sights on public universities — especially top-tier flagships like Purdue, Indiana University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. These institutions offer world-class research, respected brand names, and — crucially — more seats. This is where the issue becomes very local. Many families in Northwest Indiana are starting to feel boxed out. Their sons and daughters have worked hard, maintained strong GPAs, and taken AP or dual-credit courses. But even with solid credentials, admission feels more uncertain. The culprit, they say, is an increasingly competitive — and global — pool of applicants. And they're not wrong. Public universities were founded to serve in-state students. But over the past two decades, many of these schools have faced serious budget cuts. To stay afloat — and competitive — they've turned to full-pay students. That often means international students and out-of-state applicants who bring in significantly more tuition than Hoosier residents. It's become a flashpoint in the broader debate about fairness, access, and the mission of public education. For local taxpayers, it raises uncomfortable questions: Why is my kid struggling to get into a school we help fund? Why does it feel like universities are recruiting abroad while ignoring students here at home? These are fair questions — and they deserve honest answers. From the university's perspective, admitting international students is often a financial necessity. It's not about turning away locals — it's about survival in a system where state funding has steadily declined. International applicants often pay full freight, don't require financial aid, and boost a university's global reputation. In that light, it's easy to see why admissions offices view them as essential. But optics matter. And so does public trust. When families in Crown Point, Valparaiso, or Merrillville feel that their children are being squeezed out by students from Beijing or Bangalore, it erodes confidence in the system. Meanwhile, the international students are adapting too. As the front door to elite schools narrows, many are entering through the side: enrolling first at second- or third-tier U.S. colleges, with plans to transfer after a year or two. They know the rules. Once they're on American soil, with good grades and recommendations, the odds of getting into a top school improve dramatically. But in 2025, it's a complex game of positioning, paperwork, and planning. Positioning means understanding how to present yourself in a way that aligns with what top colleges are seeking. For example, a student interested in economics might build a unique profile by launching a financial literacy podcast for teens, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and a passion for their field — qualities that resonate with admissions committees beyond just grades and test scores. Allysia Findley, a member of the Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal, shared her thoughts with me on how writing for a high school newspaper can help shape one's career: 'I do think writing for a student newspaper can foster intellectual curiosity, originality, and an appreciation for the First Amendment. Original reporting and angles are more important than ever in the AI age. A student's reporting for a school newspaper may also provide a better reflection of his writing skills than an essay, which can be generated by a chatbot.' Paperwork refers to the increasingly burdensome and technical side of the process: financial aid forms like the CSS Profile and FAFSA, and supplemental essays tailored for each school. Planning is the long-term strategy: selecting the right courses and extracurriculars early in high school, deciding when to take the SAT or ACT, and understanding when to apply early decision versus regular. A well-advised student might decide to apply Early Decision to the University of Pennsylvania, knowing their odds are statistically stronger in that round — but only after confirming that Penn is a genuine first choice and that the family can commit financially. As someone who advises both U.S. and international students, I tell them the same thing: stop obsessing over rankings. The U.S. News & World Report list may dominate headlines, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Some of the best programs in engineering, AI, business, and agriculture are found at public institutions that rarely make the top 10. In fact, some of the most cutting-edge research in America is happening not at Ivy League campuses, but at places like Purdue, Michigan State, and Texas A&M. For Northwest Indiana families, that should be reassuring. Your child doesn't need to get into Harvard to thrive. But they do need a smart strategy. So who gets in? This question often catches local families off guard. The students who prepare early, understand the real admissions landscape and adapt their approach. They treat college admissions not as a lottery but as a carefully planned process that can be learned and strategically navigated. That includes understanding how the competition prepares, and applying to a broad mix of academically appropriate schools — even if they aren't household names. Most of all, it means staying informed. Whether you're a family in Crown Point or Bangalore, the college landscape is shifting. The American dream is still within reach.
CNN
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for June 13: Israel-Iran, Air India crash, DOGE cuts, Immigration protests, Extreme weather
Nearly all the members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have resigned after the Trump administration denied a 'substantial number' of Fulbright awards to people who had already been selected for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to the board, which selects students, scholars, teachers and others to participate in the prestigious cultural exchange program, the government also put 1,200 other foreign Fulbright recipients under 'an unauthorized review process' that could lead to rejection from the program. The award's 'proud legacy has depended on one thing above all: the integrity of the program's selection process based on merit, not ideology, and its insulation from political interference. That integrity is now undermined,' the former board members wrote in a statement. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Israel has launched an unprecedented attack on Iran that targeted its nuclear program and military. Israel's 200 fighter jets hit dozens of targets and reportedly damaged the country's primary nuclear enrichment facility. Nuclear scientists and key military leaders — including the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's highest-ranking military officer and an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — were killed. During the 'large-scale strike,' Iranian civilians reportedly felt the ground shaking and heard repeated explosions. Multiple videos showed flames and smoke billowing from buildings across Tehran. In response, Khamenei has vowed that Israel will face 'severe punishment for the attacks.' Israeli citizens have already begun to prepare by closing schools and securing medical facilities. Overnight, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory in what is expected to be the first stage of a much larger counter-attack. At least 290 people died when an Air India jet crashed soon after departure from an airport in Ahmedabad, India, yesterday. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London when it crashed, hitting a hostel for doctors. The death toll includes 241 passengers and crew on Flight AI171 as well as people on the ground. Only one passenger, a British national, survived. Three officials from India's National Disaster Response Force said the flight recorder had been located. According to Boeing, this was the first major incident involving a 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered into service in 2011. However, the aerospace giant has had to deal with numerous safety incidents in the last several years, including fatal crashes and quality issues. The GOP-led House narrowly passed some of the federal spending cuts that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sought to make unilaterally. The vote on Thursday to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting looked like it was going to fail. Then, Rep. Nick LaLota of New York and Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, both of whom had initially voted no, changed their votes in the final moments. If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief. The bill would also slash $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS. Full Congressional approval would codify the DOGE cuts into law so that they can't be reversed by the next administration, and would help to insulate the Trump administration from legal challenges. Hours after a district court judge ruled that President Donald Trump had unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California's National Guard and ordered him to return control of the troops to the state, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals put that ruling on pause. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had sued Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the president called the troops into federal service to quell the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. In his ruling, senior US District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump had not satisfied any of the requirements that must be met to call up a state's National Guard and that the demonstrations did not constitute an insurrection. A panel of three judges from the 9th Circuit will hold a hearing on the issue next week. Torrential rains swept through San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, triggering flash floods that swept away 15 vehicles and claimed the lives of at least five people. The rains were so sudden and heavy that the San Antonio River rose from about 3 feet to over 25 feet in just two hours. Ten people had to be rescued from trees and bushes about one mile from where they entered the water, a San Antonio Fire Department official said. Authorities are continuing to search for two people who are still missing. Hats off to the first American pontiff Or should we say 'hats on?' Pope Leo XIV showed his allegiance to one Chicago sports team this week by donning a baseball cap during an appearance at the Vatican. Hey look! It's a new have identified a previously unknown species that fills an early gap in the fossil record of tyrannosaurus. The 86-million-year-old dinosaur has been named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis (the 'dragon prince of Mongolia'). 'Jaws' celebrates semi-centennialIt's been 50 years since the release of the original summer blockbuster — and going to the beach hasn't been the same since. To commemorate the film's upcoming anniversary, NBC plans to air a shark-ton of 'Jaws'-related content. 'Levitating' with happinessSinger Dua Lipa is positively thrilled by the ring on her left hand, particularly since it was placed there by her new fiancé, actor Callum Turner. Great idea or gross mistake?Instant ramen maker Cup Noodles is releasing a limited edition flavor that's sure to appeal to Gen Z, young millennials and anyone who follows TikTok trends. Which popular TikTok personality left the US this week after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas?A. MrBeastB. Addison RaeC. Charli D'AmelioD. Khaby Lame Take me to the quiz! $3.48 millionThat's how much a collection of historic gold coins fetched at auction in Paris this week. The coins, many of which date back centuries, were recovered from the wall of a house in France after the owner died in 2024. 'Weakening the standards now is indefensible from a public health standpoint and a betrayal of EPA's mission. The agency's mission is to protect public health and the environment, not to expose people to more toxic pollution.' — American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer, on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to scrap two major federal regulations that limit air pollution and planet-warming emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. Check your local forecast here>>> See this elusive squid for the first timeScientists captured the first live sighting of the Gonatus antarcticus from 7,000 feet below the ocean's surface.
CNN
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for June 13: Israel-Iran, Air India crash, DOGE cuts, Immigration protests, Extreme weather
Nearly all the members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have resigned after the Trump administration denied a 'substantial number' of Fulbright awards to people who had already been selected for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to the board, which selects students, scholars, teachers and others to participate in the prestigious cultural exchange program, the government also put 1,200 other foreign Fulbright recipients under 'an unauthorized review process' that could lead to rejection from the program. The award's 'proud legacy has depended on one thing above all: the integrity of the program's selection process based on merit, not ideology, and its insulation from political interference. That integrity is now undermined,' the former board members wrote in a statement. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Israel has launched an unprecedented attack on Iran that targeted its nuclear program and military. Israel's 200 fighter jets hit dozens of targets and reportedly damaged the country's primary nuclear enrichment facility. Nuclear scientists and key military leaders — including the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's highest-ranking military officer and an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — were killed. During the 'large-scale strike,' Iranian civilians reportedly felt the ground shaking and heard repeated explosions. Multiple videos showed flames and smoke billowing from buildings across Tehran. In response, Khamenei has vowed that Israel will face 'severe punishment for the attacks.' Israeli citizens have already begun to prepare by closing schools and securing medical facilities. Overnight, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory in what is expected to be the first stage of a much larger counter-attack. At least 290 people died when an Air India jet crashed soon after departure from an airport in Ahmedabad, India, yesterday. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London when it crashed, hitting a hostel for doctors. The death toll includes 241 passengers and crew on Flight AI171 as well as people on the ground. Only one passenger, a British national, survived. Three officials from India's National Disaster Response Force said the flight recorder had been located. According to Boeing, this was the first major incident involving a 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered into service in 2011. However, the aerospace giant has had to deal with numerous safety incidents in the last several years, including fatal crashes and quality issues. The GOP-led House narrowly passed some of the federal spending cuts that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sought to make unilaterally. The vote on Thursday to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting looked like it was going to fail. Then, Rep. Nick LaLota of New York and Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, both of whom had initially voted no, changed their votes in the final moments. If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief. The bill would also slash $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS. Full Congressional approval would codify the DOGE cuts into law so that they can't be reversed by the next administration, and would help to insulate the Trump administration from legal challenges. Hours after a district court judge ruled that President Donald Trump had unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California's National Guard and ordered him to return control of the troops to the state, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals put that ruling on pause. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had sued Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the president called the troops into federal service to quell the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. In his ruling, senior US District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump had not satisfied any of the requirements that must be met to call up a state's National Guard and that the demonstrations did not constitute an insurrection. A panel of three judges from the 9th Circuit will hold a hearing on the issue next week. Torrential rains swept through San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, triggering flash floods that swept away 15 vehicles and claimed the lives of at least five people. The rains were so sudden and heavy that the San Antonio River rose from about 3 feet to over 25 feet in just two hours. Ten people had to be rescued from trees and bushes about one mile from where they entered the water, a San Antonio Fire Department official said. Authorities are continuing to search for two people who are still missing. Hats off to the first American pontiff Or should we say 'hats on?' Pope Leo XIV showed his allegiance to one Chicago sports team this week by donning a baseball cap during an appearance at the Vatican. Hey look! It's a new have identified a previously unknown species that fills an early gap in the fossil record of tyrannosaurus. The 86-million-year-old dinosaur has been named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis (the 'dragon prince of Mongolia'). 'Jaws' celebrates semi-centennialIt's been 50 years since the release of the original summer blockbuster — and going to the beach hasn't been the same since. To commemorate the film's upcoming anniversary, NBC plans to air a shark-ton of 'Jaws'-related content. 'Levitating' with happinessSinger Dua Lipa is positively thrilled by the ring on her left hand, particularly since it was placed there by her new fiancé, actor Callum Turner. Great idea or gross mistake?Instant ramen maker Cup Noodles is releasing a limited edition flavor that's sure to appeal to Gen Z, young millennials and anyone who follows TikTok trends. Which popular TikTok personality left the US this week after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas?A. MrBeastB. Addison RaeC. Charli D'AmelioD. Khaby Lame Take me to the quiz! $3.48 millionThat's how much a collection of historic gold coins fetched at auction in Paris this week. The coins, many of which date back centuries, were recovered from the wall of a house in France after the owner died in 2024. 'Weakening the standards now is indefensible from a public health standpoint and a betrayal of EPA's mission. The agency's mission is to protect public health and the environment, not to expose people to more toxic pollution.' — American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer, on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to scrap two major federal regulations that limit air pollution and planet-warming emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. Check your local forecast here>>> See this elusive squid for the first timeScientists captured the first live sighting of the Gonatus antarcticus from 7,000 feet below the ocean's surface.
CNN
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for June 13: Israel-Iran, Air India crash, DOGE cuts, Immigration protests, Extreme weather
Nearly all the members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have resigned after the Trump administration denied a 'substantial number' of Fulbright awards to people who had already been selected for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to the board, which selects students, scholars, teachers and others to participate in the prestigious cultural exchange program, the government also put 1,200 other foreign Fulbright recipients under 'an unauthorized review process' that could lead to rejection from the program. The award's 'proud legacy has depended on one thing above all: the integrity of the program's selection process based on merit, not ideology, and its insulation from political interference. That integrity is now undermined,' the former board members wrote in a statement. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Israel has launched an unprecedented attack on Iran that targeted its nuclear program and military. Israel's 200 fighter jets hit dozens of targets and reportedly damaged the country's primary nuclear enrichment facility. Nuclear scientists and key military leaders — including the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's highest-ranking military officer and an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — were killed. During the 'large-scale strike,' Iranian civilians reportedly felt the ground shaking and heard repeated explosions. Multiple videos showed flames and smoke billowing from buildings across Tehran. In response, Khamenei has vowed that Israel will face 'severe punishment for the attacks.' Israeli citizens have already begun to prepare by closing schools and securing medical facilities. Overnight, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory in what is expected to be the first stage of a much larger counter-attack. At least 290 people died when an Air India jet crashed soon after departure from an airport in Ahmedabad, India, yesterday. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London when it crashed, hitting a hostel for doctors. The death toll includes 241 passengers and crew on Flight AI171 as well as people on the ground. Only one passenger, a British national, survived. Three officials from India's National Disaster Response Force said the flight recorder had been located. According to Boeing, this was the first major incident involving a 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered into service in 2011. However, the aerospace giant has had to deal with numerous safety incidents in the last several years, including fatal crashes and quality issues. The GOP-led House narrowly passed some of the federal spending cuts that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sought to make unilaterally. The vote on Thursday to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting looked like it was going to fail. Then, Rep. Nick LaLota of New York and Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, both of whom had initially voted no, changed their votes in the final moments. If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief. The bill would also slash $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS. Full Congressional approval would codify the DOGE cuts into law so that they can't be reversed by the next administration, and would help to insulate the Trump administration from legal challenges. Hours after a district court judge ruled that President Donald Trump had unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California's National Guard and ordered him to return control of the troops to the state, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals put that ruling on pause. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had sued Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the president called the troops into federal service to quell the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. In his ruling, senior US District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump had not satisfied any of the requirements that must be met to call up a state's National Guard and that the demonstrations did not constitute an insurrection. A panel of three judges from the 9th Circuit will hold a hearing on the issue next week. Torrential rains swept through San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, triggering flash floods that swept away 15 vehicles and claimed the lives of at least five people. The rains were so sudden and heavy that the San Antonio River rose from about 3 feet to over 25 feet in just two hours. Ten people had to be rescued from trees and bushes about one mile from where they entered the water, a San Antonio Fire Department official said. Authorities are continuing to search for two people who are still missing. Hats off to the first American pontiff Or should we say 'hats on?' Pope Leo XIV showed his allegiance to one Chicago sports team this week by donning a baseball cap during an appearance at the Vatican. Hey look! It's a new have identified a previously unknown species that fills an early gap in the fossil record of tyrannosaurus. The 86-million-year-old dinosaur has been named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis (the 'dragon prince of Mongolia'). 'Jaws' celebrates semi-centennialIt's been 50 years since the release of the original summer blockbuster — and going to the beach hasn't been the same since. To commemorate the film's upcoming anniversary, NBC plans to air a shark-ton of 'Jaws'-related content. 'Levitating' with happinessSinger Dua Lipa is positively thrilled by the ring on her left hand, particularly since it was placed there by her new fiancé, actor Callum Turner. Great idea or gross mistake?Instant ramen maker Cup Noodles is releasing a limited edition flavor that's sure to appeal to Gen Z, young millennials and anyone who follows TikTok trends. Which popular TikTok personality left the US this week after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas?A. MrBeastB. Addison RaeC. Charli D'AmelioD. Khaby Lame Take me to the quiz! $3.48 millionThat's how much a collection of historic gold coins fetched at auction in Paris this week. The coins, many of which date back centuries, were recovered from the wall of a house in France after the owner died in 2024. 'Weakening the standards now is indefensible from a public health standpoint and a betrayal of EPA's mission. The agency's mission is to protect public health and the environment, not to expose people to more toxic pollution.' — American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer, on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to scrap two major federal regulations that limit air pollution and planet-warming emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. Check your local forecast here>>> See this elusive squid for the first timeScientists captured the first live sighting of the Gonatus antarcticus from 7,000 feet below the ocean's surface.
CNN
12-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Fulbright scholarship board members resign over ‘unprecedented actions' by the Trump administration
Nearly all of the members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board resigned on Wednesday, claiming the Trump administration is taking 'unprecedented actions' they believe are 'impermissible under the law.' The board said the Trump administration denied a 'substantial number' of Fulbright awards to people who had already been selected for the 2025-2026 academic year and included 'an unauthorized review process' for an additional 1,200 foreign Fulbright recipients who could now be rejected from the program, according to a statement posted online. 'We believe these actions not only contradict the statute but are antithetical to the Fulbright mission and the values, including free speech and academic freedom, that Congress specified in the statute,' they write. The resignations are the latest development in the saga between President Donald Trump and educational institutions that has seen the administration target colleges and universities across the country, threaten funding over political ideology and revoke scores of student visas. The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board consists of 12 members appointed by the president and was established by Congress in 1961. The members select students, scholars, teachers and others to participate in the cultural exchange program. Carmen Estrada-Schaye is the only remaining board member after the resignations, according to the Associated Press. She is also the only member currently listed on the State Department's website. CNN has reached out to the State Department for comment. The award's 'proud legacy has depended on one thing above all: the integrity of the program's selection process based on merit, not ideology, and its insulation from political interference. That integrity is now undermined,' the former board members wrote in their statement. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the move will 'change the quality of Fulbright programming.' 'While I understand and respect the bipartisan Fulbright Board for resigning en masse rather than grant credibility to a politicized and unlawful process, I'm painfully aware that yesterday's move will change the quality of Fulbright programming and the independent research that has made our country a leader in so many fields,' Shaheen said in a statement. The scholarship board said they have raised legal issues and objections with senior officials in the Trump administration on multiple occasions but claim the officials have failed to respond or attempt 'good faith efforts to course correct.' The Trump administration has recently made moves that could deter international students from studying in the US. Trump signed a proclamation earlier this month to suspend international visas for new students at Harvard University, and the State Department instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand 'social media screening and vetting.' A Fulbright scholar and Columbia University student left the country after she was told she faced immigration action as part of Trump's crackdown on international students who participated in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. The Trump administration's statements and actions aimed at curtailing the number of international students in the US have already sent a chill of uncertainty through higher education institutions, and a drop-off in international students could reverberate through the US labor market and broader economy in years to come.
