Expected drop in international student enrollment could cost the economy billions Due to visa processing delays, new international student enrollment at U.S. colleges could fall by 30-40%, which would result in an estimated $7 billion in lost revenue and 60,000 fewer jobs. Read > Community colleges experiencing ‘collateral damage’ from higher ed policies While two-year colleges haven’t been expressly targeted by the Trump administration’s higher education policies, they are feeling the effects—with significant implications for the nation’s students and workforce—community college leaders tell The New York Times. Read > Lower-income students seeing smaller economic boost from college Since 1960, lower-income college students have, on average, seen smaller gains in their earnings potential compared to their higher-income peers, according to a new white paper. Read > ‘Being on campus all four years can be such a rewarding experience’ A $20 million bequest from William “Bill” G. Byrnes (B’72, L’81) and Lisa H. Byrnes (SLL’80) will support Georgetown University’s development of new state-of-the-art campus housing on the Hilltop. Read > How financial support from parents relates to students’ basic needs > Freshman enrollment is growing—so is the number of students leaving without a degree > Education Department delays are putting parenting college students in a bind > New survey reveals incoming college students prioritize mental health and connection over academic concerns > Research: Equity gaps in academic advising > The resilience of first-generation students > ‘Complete nightmare’: Student veterans, advisers say VA cuts are derailing their educations > This college’s strategy for preventing dropouts? Classes half as long > UW-Madison organization repurposes old dorm, apartment furniture for students in need > How public media cuts could limit students’ career exploration >