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Agency Officials to Participate in Annual Conference Despite rumors to the contrary, federal agency officials do plan to participate in quite a few annual conference sessions related to international student and scholar advising. Some will be present in St. Louis, where they will also participate in

Foreign Students Boost Local, State Economies: The Picture in the Northeast In the final installment of our series this week taking a closer look at the positive impact of foreign students on state economies and featuring real-life stories about their presence on campuses and communities around the

To Study or Not to Study: The Value of a Master's Degree for International Education Professionals What is international education? Or perhaps a more modern twist is: What isn’t international education (IE)? A field that once was defined narrowly as international student advising and study abroad in

Foreign Students Boost Local, State Economies: The Picture in the Western States In the third installment of our series this week taking a closer look at the positive impact of foreign students on state economies and featuring real-life stories about their presence on campuses and communities around

Taking Action on Campus: Celebrating IEW at The University of Central Oklahoma As most of you know, International Education Week began yesterday. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote awareness of issues surrounding international education. I wanted to share with you what my campus is doing. At

Uniquely St. Louis Many of us traverse the world as international educators, and are given the opportunity to experience the places where we travel. No matter how in-depth one's knowledge of a place, however, it's the distinctive, unique experiences that often last longest in our memories. There is

Skills Gap or Disconnect? Translating Study Abroad Experiences to Workplace Skills Less than a year ago when I was fresh out of college starting my job search, I was disheartened by the lack of emphasis employers put on my study abroad experience. More often than not, my five months in Europe were

DHS Secretary Says Immigration Reform A Must for US Competitiveness In a speech today at the Center for American Progress, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano made it clear that immigration reform must happen in order for her department to effectively meet the challenges and

International Students, Skilled Immigrants and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Looking ahead to next year, it has become increasingly important that concerns about the economy not deter lawmakers from ensuring that reforms to attract and retain highly educated, highly skilled foreign nationals are

Mainstreet to Malls: The Shopping Geography of St. Louis To experience shopping like a St. Louis local, consider your destination and shopping style. In St. Louis, we tend to gravitate toward shopping experiences and destinations surrounded by coffeeshops, eateries, and wine bars. To experience