The future of American higher education: Is the global crown slipping from their hands?

American higher education, once unrivaled, faces mounting challenges in 2025. Visa restrictions, declining international enrollment, and attacks on faculty tenure threaten its global dominance. While Ivy League and top institutions remain strong in rankings, China, Europe, and Canada are rising contenders. The choices US policymakers and universities make this year will determine whether America retains its global education crown.

Aug 31, 2025 - 08:30
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The future of American higher education: Is the global crown slipping from their hands?
American higher education, once unrivaled, faces mounting challenges in 2025. Visa restrictions, declining international enrollment, and attacks on faculty tenure threaten its global dominance. While Ivy League and top institutions remain strong in rankings, China, Europe, and Canada are rising contenders. The choices US policymakers and universities make this year will determine whether America retains its global education crown.

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