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Insights & Analytics2025 Global Student Flows – US Outlook
As we noted last year, much can change in international education in just one year. While 2024 brought a strong post-COVID recovery and a favorable outlook for 2025, recent policy shifts are now having a significant impact on the upcoming intake. New visa measures—including a four-week pause in student visa processing and expanded social media vetting—are making it increasingly difficult for international students to realize their dream of studying in the United States.
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PressWeekly News Roundup: July 31, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Insights & AnalyticsJustifying Change: Is It Based on Facts or Ideology?
Numerous studies have confirmed the immense value international students bring to the US. Scholars, economists, and even the Department of Defense have emphasized how attracting global talent fuels innovation, drives job growth, and helps the US maintain global competitiveness.
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PressWeekly News Roundup: July 24, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Insights & AnalyticsInternational Students Are a Strategic Asset. We Can’t Afford to Push Them Away.
The countries that attract, educate, and retain global talent will lead the 21st century. Disrupting the flow of international students doesn’t just hurt higher education — it benefits our global competitors, especially China.
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PressWeekly News Roundup: July 17, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Insights & AnalyticsThe Trump Administration’s Actions on Higher Education and International Students: A Six-Month Review
Which key actions from the second Trump Administration have directly affected US universities and international students? The Shorelight Analytics and Government Affairs teams recap the most impactful decisions since January 2025.
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PressWeekly News Roundup: July 10, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Industry NewsShorelight and ICEF Announce Strategic Partnership to Raise Global Standards in Student Recruitment
Working together for transparency, ICEF and Shorelight are committed to building a more ethical, transparent, and outcomes-focused international education system.
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Insights & AnalyticsVisa Trends Signal Uncertainty for Fall 2025 Enrollments
Our analytics team compared F-1 visa issuances from January to May for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The 2025 data is troubling, showing significant year-over-year declines among the top countries that typically send students to the US.
