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New H-1B visa fee raises concerns for graduating international students

Sofia Helena, KSTV Reporter September 27, 2025

Editor's note: The identity of the individual interviewed for this story has been protected to ensure their safety. A new $100,000 fee was announced Sept. 19 for new applicants of the H-1B visa, raising...

A Harvard University graduate with a message in support of international students on her mortarboard sits with fellow students at the start of commencement exercises at Harvard University in Harvard Yard, May 29, in Cambridge, MA.

Trump administration plans four-year limit on foreign students studying in the US

Shania Shelton, CNN August 28, 2025

(CNN) — The Trump administration proposed a new rule Wednesday that would limit how long foreign students are allowed to study in the United States. The rule targets visas for foreign students,...

Harvard’s leadership has asked a court to stop the Trump administration’s latest attempt to block international students.

Judge halts Trump’s proclamation to suspend new international student visas at Harvard hours after university filed amended lawsuit

Andy Rose, Emma Tucker, and Devan Cole June 6, 2025

(CNN) — A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to block international students from coming to Harvard University. The temporary restraining order issued late Thursday...

A sculler rows down the Charles River near Harvard University on April 15, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass.

Harvard sues Trump administration to halt federal ban on enrolling international students

(CNN) — Harvard University is opening a new front in its legal battle against the Trump administration, filing suit in federal court Friday in response to the government’s move to revoke the school’s...

Pravallika Ramachandrapurapu, master of science in emerging media and technology (right) and Saumi Chatterjee, master of science in communication studies (left), having a conversation in the library.

Kent State’s international students maintain ties to family

Joi Sims, Reporter April 2, 2025

A Kent State student FaceTimes his family as they gather around the phone in Kerala, India. One by one, family members pop in to say hello. While most of his relatives are in India, his brothers also live...

Women's Center program coordinator Sonia Karkare talks with attendees at the "Day in the Life of a Woman International Student" event Nov. 19, 2024.

International students talk about troubles they face at Women’s Center event

Aryn Kauble, Reporter November 22, 2024

International and domestic students, along with some faculty, discussed the hardships that come with moving to a new country and learning a different culture at the Kent State Women’s Center’s “A...

Graphic by Clare Rodgers

International students prepare for Thanksgiving

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

Many students who have traveled far to attend Kent State will be staying on campus during Thanksgiving break this year. As of 2023, 100 international countries were represented among 2,074 international...

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health support for international students

Priyanshi, Reporter October 17, 2024

International students often face challenges related to mental health, stemming from cultural adjustment, academic pressures and isolation.  At Kent State, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)...

Students enjoy desserts from around the world

Annalexis Davis, TV2 Reporter February 15, 2024

Sweets and travel crossed over today. The Office of Global Education's Dessert Night brought students and faculty together over sweets from three different continents. International students and...

During the half-time of the Kent State men's basketball game against Central Michigan University, Kent State international students took to the court with flags of their home nations on Jan. 31, 2023.

University offers support to increase number of international students

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter December 1, 2023

For the 2023-2024 school year, the university welcomed the highest international student population prior to 2018. This year 2,089 international students from countries such as India, Brazil and Saudi...

A Thanksgiving meal is shared at an American friend’s house.

International students share Thanksgiving plans

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving break started Nov. 22, and while many domestic students traveled back home, many international students planned to spend Thanksgiving break traveling, staying on campus, visiting an American...

International Cook-Off Competition showcases students culinary creations

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 18, 2023

The Office of Global Education, in collaboration with University Culinary Services, hosted its annual International Cook-Off Competition during the university's International Education Week. Teams of students...

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