6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (164+ words) Join the Presidents" Alliance on Thursday April 30, 2026, at 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 12 PM PT to explore approaches, that support refugee students" preparation for post-graduation, including mentorship and alumni engagement. Supporting the career readiness of students from refugee and displaced backgrounds…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (236+ words) Join the Presidents" Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration, the International Student Resource Center, and Cultural Vistas for a webinar on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 1: 00 p. m. ET to learn about the J-1 Early Career STEM Research Initiative. In the face of continuous challenges to…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (195+ words) On March 27, 2026, the Trump administration published a U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States that would significantly increase the minimum wages required to hire…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (134+ words) Despite recent bipartisan efforts to codify Optional Practical Training (OPT) " which have highlighted the program's tremendous value to campuses, local economies, and communities " the program continues to face increased scrutiny. The Trump administration has been also planning to publish a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (433+ words) This resource is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute specific legal advice. Institutions should consult legal counsel to address their unique legal issues. For further questions, please contact the Presidents" Alliance at legalteam@presidentsalliance. org. The General…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (134+ words) Context on DHS Funding Negotiations Congressional negotiations over FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding remain unresolved, with disagreements over immigration enforcement-related operational standards continuing to delay a path forward. On Tuesday, February 24, the Senate again failed to advance a…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (163+ words) For Immediate Release: August 7, 2025 Miriam Feldblum, President and CEO of the Presidents" Alliance, stated: These lawsuits also distort the truth: in-state tuition laws do not grant special privileges to undocumented students. Denying students affordable tuition undermines the ability of states…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (223+ words) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2025 "If finalized, this rule would create additional uncertainty, intrude on academic decision-making, increase bureaucratic hurdles, and risk deterring international students, researchers, and scholars from coming to the United States. "International students deserve assurance that their admission…...