A $5 million gift from Bruno J. Mejean (B’74) and his wife, Martina Hund-Mejean, will support international students enrolling at the McDonough School of Business. It is the largest gift dedicated to international undergraduate scholarships in Georgetown’s history.
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Students affected by war in Ukraine find support, community at Georgetown
Recipients of the Gracias Family Sunflower Current Use Scholarship, which supports students whose lives have been disrupted by the war in Ukraine, reflect on the opportunities they have found at Georgetown University, and how they are preparing to help rebuild their homeland.
Making study abroad more affordable
Studying abroad can be out of reach for first-generation and low-income college students due to travel and program costs. Colleges and their financial partners are working to expand access.
International student enrollment soars, nears pre-pandemic levels
The number of international students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities grew to just above 1 million students last year, representing the largest year-over-year increase in more than four decades.
Preparing international students for academic success
In their commitment to creating environments where international students can flourish, U.S. colleges are establishing support programs with an eye toward reducing common cultural and academic hurdles.
Reducing barriers to higher education for Afghan women, refugee students
In response to the humanitarian crises limiting educational access in Afghanistan and Ukraine, U.S. educators are working to help refugee students pursue their college degree.
International student enrollment rises to near pre-pandemic levels, survey finds
New reports show a rebound in the number of international students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities, leaving higher education leaders hopeful about the resilience of student mobility.
The state of global engagement at U.S. colleges and universities
Rebounding from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities expect greater internationalization in the years ahead as they prepare U.S. students to participate on the world stage and recruit students from around the world.
Georgetown University praises court decision allowing international students to work in the U.S.
Georgetown University, along with 150 other universities, had advocated for the continuation of a federal program that permits international students to work in the United States up to three years after graduation.
International student enrollments rebounding after years of declines, survey reports
Two-thirds of colleges said they saw an increase in applications from international students for the 2022-23 academic year, signaling an ongoing recovery from the sharp declines of 2020-21.
Georgetown alumni give $5M to aid students impacted by the war in Ukraine
Alumni leaders Antonio Gracias and Sabrina Kuhl Gracias have made a $5 million gift to support the academic and personal financial needs of Georgetown students affected by the war in Ukraine.
International student enrollment on upswing after pandemic drop-off
Enrollment of international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell sharply in 2020-21 but appears to be rebounding, according to a new report.