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Axios
13 hours ago
- Business
- Axios
The cost of losing Indiana's international students
Indiana's nearly 30,000 international students contributed around $1 billion to the Hoosier economy during the 2023-24 school year. Why it matters: The Trump administration is halting student visa interviews and revoking visas for Chinese students amid a political pressure campaign against colleges and universities and a broader immigration crackdown. A big drop in international students could hurt college town economies, some of which are already struggling due to lower enrollment. The big picture: The student visa pause comes as the Trump administration has been criticizing U.S. colleges and universities for failing to crack down on what it describes as heightened antisemitism as students protest Israel's actions in Gaza. The State Department is considering broader vetting of student visa applicants' social media posts. The revocation of Chinese students' visas in particular is tied to concerns that their government is using them "to steal intellectual property on Beijing's behalf," a State Department official told Axios' Marc Caputo. By the numbers: Of the more than 1 million international students studying in the U.S. during the 2023-24 school year, about 12.5% were doing so at schools in California, 12.1% in New York and 8% in Texas. Massachusetts (7.3%) and Illinois (5.5%) round out the top five, per data from NAFSA, an international education nonprofit. Zoom in: Purdue led the state with approximately 12,000 international students, followed by IU Bloomington with 6,000. The latest: A federal judge recently extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to host international students. After Columbia University, Harvard became the administration's main target, with ongoing battles over federal grants, student visas and more. The other side: Detractors argue that making it harder for international students to come study in the U.S. harms the country's global image, and risks missing out on key talent in hot fields like artificial intelligence.
Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Ohio's international students are in limbo
Ohio's nearly 37,000 international college students contributed an estimated $1.3 billion to our state economy during the 2023-24 school year, with Ohio State University students vastly outpacing the rest. Why it matters: Those students' futures — and that money — has come into question as the Trump administration restricts international student enrollment. The latest: The State Department is halting student visa interviews and revoking visas for Chinese students amid a political pressure campaign against higher education and a broader immigration overhaul. A senior Trump administration official told Axios the revoking of visas applies to all Chinese nationals studying in the U.S., and noted the move coincides with trade negotiations between the two countries. Context: This comes after the Trump administration abruptly revoked student visas nationwide earlier this year. Twelve impacted visas at Ohio State were restored in April. Friction point: The revocation of Chinese students' visas in particular is tied to concerns that their government is using them "to steal our intellectual property on Beijing's behalf," a State Department official told Axios' Marc Caputo. Detractors say making it harder for students to come study in the U.S. harms the country's global image, and risks missing out on key talent in hot fields like artificial intelligence. By the numbers: China was the top country of origin for 55% of Ohio State's 5,901 total international students in the 2023-2024 school year, per enrollment reports. Zoom in: Ohio's overall international student population helped create and support nearly 11,000 jobs, a report by NAFSA: Association of International Educators estimates. Nearly a third — over 3,000 — are attributed to Ohio State's main campus. Other local schools where international students are having an economic impact, though on a much smaller scale, include: Denison University in Granville ($24.1 million, 108 jobs), Franklin University ($15.5 million, 64 jobs) and Columbus State Community College ($7.3 million, 31 jobs). What they're saying: "The economic contributions of international students are in addition to the immeasurable academic and cultural value these students bring to our campuses and local communities," NAFSA's report states. Ohio's number of international students ranked 11th overall in the 2023-24 school year.
CNN
3 days ago
- Business
- CNN
The four reasons why Elon Musk trashes Trump's budget
CNN's Laura Coates talks with Axios reporter Marc Caputo about the real reasons behind Elon Musk's public criticism of President Trump's budget.
CNN
3 days ago
- Business
- CNN
The four reasons why Elon Musk trashes Trump's budget
CNN's Laura Coates talks with Axios reporter Marc Caputo about the real reasons behind Elon Musk's public criticism of President Trump's budget.
Axios
3 days ago
- Business
- Axios
These states have the most international college students
California, New York and Texas have the greatest shares of the approximately 1.1 million international college students nationwide, per data from NAFSA, an international education nonprofit. Why it matters: The Trump administration is halting student visa interviews and revoking visas for Chinese students amid a political pressure campaign against colleges and universities and a broader immigration crackdown. A big drop in international students could hurt college town economies, some of which are already struggling due to lower enrollment. By the numbers: Of all international students studying in the U.S. during the 2023-24 school year, about 12.5% were doing so at schools in California, 12.1% in New York and 8% in Texas. Massachusetts (7.3%) and Illinois (5.5%) round out the top five, per NAFSA's latest report. The big picture: The student visa pause comes as the Trump administration has been criticizing U.S. colleges and universities for failing to crack down on what it describes as heightened antisemitism as students protest Israel's actions in Gaza. The State Department is considering broader vetting of student visa applicants' social media posts. The revocation of Chinese students' visas in particular is tied to concerns that their government is using them "to steal intellectual property on Beijing's behalf," a State Department official told Axios' Marc Caputo. The latest: A federal judge recently extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to host international students. After Columbia University, Harvard became the administration's main target, with ongoing battles over federal grants, student visas and more. The other side: Detractors argue that making it harder for international students to come study in the U.S. harms the country's global image, and risks missing out on key talent in hot fields like artificial intelligence.
