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The Presidents’ Alliance is a member of a consortium, led by World Learning and including ECDC and Welcome.Us, that has been awarded a capacity building grant focused on higher education engagement in refugee resettlement–how colleges and universities can work with resettlement agencies to provid...
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On March 22, 2023, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration submitted a statement for the record for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Hearing on Immigration and Higher Education hearing on “Living Up to America’s Promise: The Nee...
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As President Biden enters the third year of his presidency and our nation recovers from the human and economic impacts of the pandemic, the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and our over 550 Presidents and Chancellors urge the administration to take the following ten immedi...
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Directory of Presidents’ Alliance Resources to Support Students of a Refugee Background
December 20, 2022post
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a webinar, Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Students in Higher Ed, PART 2: Building On Campus Support for Refugee Students.
Uplifting Campus Resources: Effective Practices to Support Refugee Stu...
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On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Presidents' Alliance, along with Refugee Advocacy Lab, World Education Services (WES), and National Association of System Heads (NASH), hosted a webinar, Limited Access: The Landscape of In-State Tuition for Displaced Students.
The webinar shared the finding...
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Webinar- Uplifting Campus Resources: Part 1: Refugee Student Enrollment & Leveraging Financial Resources
November 10, 2022post
The Presidents' Alliance co-wrote this letter to President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas to request Special Student Relief and TPS or DED for Pakistanis in the United States. Due to devastating flooding that left one-third of Pakistan underwater, over 100 organizations signed on to support a Senat...
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Understanding the Presidential Determination and the Role of Higher Ed Rebuilding of Refugee Resettlement
September 28, 2022post
On June 14, 2022, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration submitted a statement for the record for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety Hearing on Immigration and Higher Education hearing on “Strengthening our Workforce and Economy ...
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Resources to Support International Students and Scholars from Countries Experiencing Violent Conflict and Humanitarian Crises
March 2, 2022post
Ukrainian Students & Scholars: Policy & Campus Resources
February 28, 2022post
What the Biden Administration Can Do to Help our Afghan Fulbrighters and Other Exchange Visitors
February 25, 2022post
Both executive and congressional actions are needed in order to provide safe, legal pathways for our Afghan allies who wish to pursue higher education opportunities in the United States. In particular, relief is needed for Afghan Fulbright scholars and other exchange visitors, both current and al...
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Helping Afghan Students Navigate the Visa Process
February 9, 2022post
Briefing – University Sponsorship of Refugee Students: Initiative on Increasing U.S. Education Pathways for Refugee Students
December 3, 2021post
Initiative on U.S. Education Pathways for Refugee Students: New Report and RESPONSE Campaign
November 18, 2021post
Managing Expectations: Supporting Afghan Scholars, Students, and Families
September 28, 2021post
Directory of Afghanistan Advocacy and Resources
September 20, 2021post
Higher Ed Afghan Response and Advocacy: Action & Information Briefing
September 10, 2021post
Fact Sheet: Higher Ed Afghan Response and Advocacy
September 10, 2021post
Legal Pathways and Resources for Afghan Students and Scholars
September 10, 2021post
Template Letter for Institutions of Higher Education to Administration in Support of Afghan Students, Scholars, and Researchers DOS/DHS
August 25, 2021post
Letter Urging Secretaries Blinken and Mayorkas to Protect Afghan Students, Scholars, Researchers, and their Families
August 25, 2021post
Webinar – Refugee Students on U.S. College Campuses: Resources for Campuses and Advocates
June 23, 2021post
On May 17, 2021, the Presidents' Alliance, along with other partners, hosted an inaugural strategy meeting on how to significantly increase refugee student access and entry into the U.S. to pursue higher education. The meeting marked the launch of an initiative to mobilize higher education leader...
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