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The U.S. higher #education system hosted more than 1 million #international #students in the 2022-2023 academic year alone. From bustling education hubs to quiet college towns, we ranked the most welcoming places for international students on the lookout for community, affordability and fun. Washington, D.C., Boston and Houston spearheaded the way on the list of large cities acting as hotbeds for students from outside the U.S. Boasting rich histories in innovation — particularly in STEM fields — these locations also offer tons when it comes to history, cultural attractions and more. Meanwhile, for international students looking for more peace and quiet in lower-density locations, the list of best cities under 500,000 residents was led by #college towns in the Midwest and Northeast, foremost of which were Champagne, IL; Durham, NC; and Syracuse, NY. In fact, Champagne's population of 90,000 residents includes roughly 40,000 students, guaranteeing an enriching American college experience and a dynamic #student community. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/djcz9SNZ

Private universities can be a beneficial partner to struggling downtowns. However, the best interests of schools and cities do not always align. With this in mind, what role should universities play in their city or town’s development? We interview Scott Selig, Duke's Associate Vice President for Capital Assets and Real Estate to learn more. Read: https://lnkd.in/eBFTWzZn

Forbes has designated the The University of Texas at Austin as one of the "New Ivies," emphasizing its capability to attract top-tier students and garner praise from employers. This accolade is based on metrics like standardized test scores, admission rates, and feedback from hiring managers, highlighting UT Austin's academic rigor and selectivity. This recognition will likely have significant economic impacts on #Austin. Increased student enrollment is expected to boost local businesses, creating jobs in retail, hospitality, and services. Higher demand for housing may raise property values and rental rates. Additionally, more businesses, particularly in technology and research, may be drawn to Austin to leverage the talent pool from UT Austin, further diversifying and strengthening the local economy. The designation can also attract more public and private investments and increase tourism, benefiting the city's hospitality and tourism sectors. https://lnkd.in/gqewPUHp

Community. It's all there. So good to read this. It is only through building this community across not just the corporate sector but stretching it into young people's lives too. Building the bridge, welcoming in, nurturing into opportunities. I was delighted to facilitate a panel discussion around barriers students face in accessing careers unknown to them, we talked through the challenges businesses face in populating talent pipelines locally. The solution is building the bridge into the business community. The solution is meeting with role models who can act as attainable examples of what is possible. The solution is near peer coaching and mentorship to raise confidence that the place for young people here in Cambridge is there. The solution is providing opportunities with more chances to see behind closed doors, more work experience placements, more internships, more longer term montorship, more degree apprenticeships. I encourage businesses to take a collaborative approach to this outreach. The combined efforts of businesses on sites like Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge Science Park, Granta Park is stronger and more sustainable than individual effort alone. I welcome more conversations that translate into action. I look forward to evolving how we build the bridge and leave the way open for young people. Great to see trailblazer Hollie Church of Illumina speaking about this last night. Highly recommend you listen to her story as someone who had to carve her own route to where she is now despite challenges. An advocate for making the path easier for those battling to find the way now, or worse just giving up. The Form the Future CIC team is ever thankful for the support of our partners who came out in force last night.

I appreciate the sentiment, but the data is clear: Michigan does a great job retaining its college graduates (thanks to Glenn Stevens and Richard Florida for their work debunking this myth). The reason we have a talent gap is because we are not attracting young people from other states. We are 7th in the country on college graduate retention and 49th in population growth. Young people aren't moving to cities like Miami, Denver and Seattle because they are low cost, low amenity communities. Young people are moving to cities that are investing in transit, housing, and placemaking businesses. Michigan needs to make similar investments in growing, vibrant communities if it wants to attract more people. https://lnkd.in/eNDiB4DW

Higher education has the potential to be the great equalizer by imparting knowledge, sparking curiosity, and providing a way to achieve economic stability. The California State University and its 23 campuses embrace this spirit and it is good to see that this work is recognized nationally. The Social mobility index rankings for 2023 has 5 CSU campuses in the top 10 and 9 in the top 20! #calstate #highereducation #socialimpact CSU Scores High for Social Mobility in 2023 College Rankings | CSU (calstate.edu)

International partnerships can really thrive when they are multi-dimensional. Our partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is an exemplar of that approach. May it grow from strength to strength. #internationaleducation #globalengagement

Pennsylvania offers top-tier higher education options like the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. Graduates often choose to stay in the state for their careers. Matt Weiss and Eric Rhodes are examples of individuals who have built their careers in Pennsylvania after graduation. Find out why these graduates are choosing to stay in the Keystone State. Wanna beat inflation? Now is the time to invest, take our five-question survey to see if you're a good fit: lvpefund.com/questionnaire https://lnkd.in/ey8Dbygi Read more here 👆 #RealestateMarket #RealestateInvestment #CommercialRealestate #MultiFamilyRealEstate #Pennsylvania

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is supporting plans unveiled this week by SUNY and Clinton Community College (CCC) for the relocation of CCC operations and programs to available facilities and space on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. "The process has officially begun for securing a sustainable future for CCC built in significant part by relocation to available facilities and assets at SUNY Plattsburgh in the next few years. The same demographics which are hitting all schools and employers, exacerbated by the lingering impacts of shutdown during the pandemic as well as the high costs of a campus oversized for current and future operations, brings us to a challenging but necessary move, understanding the college's importance resides with its programs and not with its specific location," says Chamber President Garry Douglas. "With this latter point centrally in mind, we are embracing this move and have offered our support and engagement to SUNY Central, CCC, SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton County in the multi-faceted process of planning and implementation now underway." In the specific case of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing which cannot relocate, the Chamber reports a pledge from SUNY Central "to lead a robust commitment to fashioning a stronger platform to not only sustain the IAM but to finally meet its potential", indicates Douglas. "We encourage support for this overall transition as many outstanding details are worked through over the coming weeks and months." READ MORE >>>https://bit.ly/3U0pwrL

Pennsylvania offers top-tier higher education options like the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. Graduates often choose to stay in the state for their careers. Matt Weiss and Eric Rhodes are examples of individuals who have built their careers in Pennsylvania after graduation. Find out why these graduates are choosing to stay in the Keystone State. Wanna beat inflation? Now is the time to invest, take our five-question survey to see if you're a good fit: lvpefund.com/questionnaire https://lnkd.in/ey8Dbygi Read more here 👆 #RealestateMarket #RealestateInvestment #CommercialRealestate #MultiFamilyRealEstate #Pennsylvania