The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

We are an alliance of American college and university leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities.

Webinar - ACHIEVING INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE: Why the Rise of Immigrant-Origin Students is Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education.”

The Presidents’ Alliance, in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) and the American Immigration Council (AIC), released new estimates and enrollment data of immigrant-origin students, including undocumented students, in higher education. The state and national pages on the Higher Ed Immigration Portal have also been updated with the latest data. The joint commentary with MPI and report with AIC provide crucial insights into new trends, including the robust growth of immigrant-origin student populations, their diversity, and workforce contributions.

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Webinar- DACA Rapid Response Briefing

On Thursday, September 21 at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT, join the Presidents’ Alliance and co-sponsors, TheDream.US, FWD.us, and MALDEF, for a virtual one-hour Rapid Response Briefing on the Latest DACA Decision.

Speakers will address the legal context and implications of the most recent ruling on DACA, what it means for DACA recipients and undocumented individuals, and how higher education can support undocumented students in this time of need.

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Event - Welcome Corps on Campus: Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Students

On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Presidents’ Alliance joined the State Department, Community Sponsorship Hub, Every Campus A Refuge, the Institute of International Education, the National Association of System Heads (NASH), and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to host an in-person or virtual event at Georgetown University for Welcome Corps on Campus.

This event brought together representatives from the State Department and the consortium implementing the Welcome Corps on Campus program, campus and organizational leaders, refugee students and advocates, and other higher education partners to discuss the importance of sustainable and structured pathways to education and immigration for refugee students.

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Higher Ed Immigration Portal

An initiative that integrates data, policies, resources, and effective practices about DACA and undocumented, other immigrant, international, and refugee students to fuel change at the federal, state, and campus level, and build a diverse movement of partners.

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Webinar Recording and Resource – Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education

August 3, 2023
  On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Immigrant-Origin Students Are Key to the Future of U.S. Higher Education.” The Presidents’ Alliance, in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI... Continue Reading
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Investing in the Future: Higher Ed Should Give Greater Focus to Growing Immigrant-Origin Student Population

August 2, 2023
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Jill on the Hill: US visa policy trends – we can do better

July 26, 2023
The original column was published on The PieNews on July 26, 2023. The article can be accessed here Jill on the Hill: US visa policy trends – we can do better by Jill WelchThe renowned poet Maya Angelou said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resources: The Interview of A Lifetime: An analysis of Visa Denials and International student flows to the U.S.

July 26, 2023
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “The Interview of A Lifetime: An analysis of Visa Denials and International student flows to the U.S.". Presidents’ Alliance and Shorelight, released a new research report on the visa denial trends for prospec... Continue Reading
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Webinar Recording and Resources: Understanding TPS & SSR Options: Implications For Students & Institutions

June 23, 2023
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on “Understanding TPS & SSR Options: Implications For Students & Institutions", co-sponsored by NAFSA. With an uptick in the use of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a humanitarian protection, higher edu... Continue Reading
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Webinar – Understanding the Complexities of Border Security and its Impacts on Reaching a Bipartisan Compromise for Dreamers

June 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a one-hour webinar on "Understanding the Complexities of Border Security and its Impacts on Reaching a Bipartisan Compromise for Dreamers", co-sponsored by Niskanen Center, American Business Immigration Coalition, American Immigration Counc... Continue Reading