Last week, Georgetown brought together government officials, college presidents, higher education leaders, students, and advocates for an event launching a new U.S. State Department program that helps refugee students pursue higher education and resettlement in the U.S.
Topics: Refugee students
Refugee students have a new pathway to higher education and citizenship in the U.S.
A new education program empowers U.S. colleges and universities to sponsor refugee students so they can resettle in the U.S. and pursue their higher education goals.
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.
Georgetown initiative connecting Afghan women in exile with scholarships, community
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security is providing Afghan women leaders and scholars in exile access to higher education and platforms to continue their advocacy for women and girls who remain in Afghanistan.
U.S. colleges, advocacy groups working to support refugee students
Refugee advocacy groups and U.S. colleges are working to help resettle displaced Ukrainian and Afghan students and ensure their access to educational opportunities.