Thousands of students from all over the world are applying for an ambitious new academic program that seeks to impart education in a completely multicultural setting – onboard a sailing ship. Over 8,000 students from 175 countries have applied for the program, known as The Scholar Ship. The program will take students on a 16-week […]
Even as the number of students coming to the U.S. from many Muslim countries has fallen since 9/11, the number of Saudi students coming to the U.S. has suddenly skyrocketed. The kingdom of less than 22 million people has well over 11,000 of its subjects studying in U.S. universities, according to the Saudi government. Most […]
A new report suggests the United States could lose its position as the most popular destination for international students to other countries, affecting U.S. competitiveness and cultural diplomacy. The report, titled “Students on the Move: The Future of International Students in the United States,” was released by the American Council on Education in late October. […]
Students at some U.S. universities could soon find their regular school e-mail interface replaced by one from Gmail. Several schools are considering adopting Gmail, an e-mail service administered by the search engine giant Google. Arizona State University in October announced that it was collaborating with Google to provide Gmail and other services to its 65,000 […]
Stanford University will have a “major presence” on the moon in the next decade if a group of determined school alumni has its way. Members of “Stanford On The Moon” met on the university’s campus Oct. 13 along with academics and other alumni who want to see their alma mater take a lead in space […]