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Mexico and U.S. Join in Educating Students ‘To Compete With the World’
This article takes an in-depth look at how the United States and Mexico are working together to share educational resources to train and develop the future workforce of Mexico. — The Dallas Morning News

Weigh the Pros, Cons of Earning a Bachelor's Degree in Europe
This article sheds light on some challenges of pursuing full degrees abroad, including language and potential transferability issues, as well as many clear benefits, including saving money. — U.S. News and World Report

Community Colleges Commit to More Overseas Students
International students bring diversity and revenue to campuses, yet while foreign-student enrolment is up 40 percent at 4-year colleges and universities over the past decade, community colleges are just beginning to catch up. — Chicago Tribune

Seven Actionable Strategies to Advance Women
IWISE Working Group published a paper in Cell Stem Cell that recommends seven actionable strategies for advancing women scientists, engineers, and doctors, and enabling them to excel and truly thrive in their fields. — NYSCF.org

Study Abroad Could Be So Much Better

Stacie Berdan argues in this opinion piece that simply signing up and going abroad isn't enough; colleges and study abroad offices must do more to integrate study abroad into a broader global-education curriculum in order maximize benefits for students. — Chronicle of Higher Education

IIE in the News
Articles published from March 30–April 13 highlight the impact of returned international students in their home countries, international students attending U.S. community colleges, and Syrian students supported by IIE's Emergency Student Fund. Our bi-weekly news roundup provides quick links to a selection of recent news stories.