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Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
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Alliance of 550+ campus leaders dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses, and communities

Check out our Broken Promises report: www.presidentsalliance.org/finalfafsare...
We applaud the bipartisan introduction of the #DreamAct of 2025 by Senators Durbin and Murkowski. Their collaboration reflects what the public overwhelmingly wants: a lasting, common-sense solution for #Dreamers.

Read our statement www.presidentsalliance.org/press/presid...
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!
This #GivingTuesday, the Presidents’ Alliance is pleased to announce that a generous funder has offered to match donations 1:1.
Please help us reach this match ✅ and our goal of $10,000.

Give TODAY ➡️ lnkd.in/gfhEvpT8.
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Your #GivingTuesday gift makes a REAL impact. Together, we can strengthen our campuses and communities by supporting immigrant, refugee, and international students nationwide. Help us continue the work! Make a #contribution to the Presidents' Alliance today! 💙
DONATE 👉 lnkd.in/gfhEvpT8
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Did you know your giving can fuel policy change? Your donation to the Presidents' Alliance supports our work to improve immigration policies and ensure all students, including immigrant and refugee students, can flourish.

Donate Today! lnkd.in/gDxtcTzZ
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This hashtag #GivingTuesday 🎓 help us power the Higher Ed Immigration Portal.
The Higher Ed Immigration Portal is your go-to resource for data, narratives, policy, and real solutions to support refugee, immigrant-origin and international students.

DONATE TODAY 🔗 lnkd.in/gDxtcTzZ
December 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We are only one week away from Giving Tuesday but don’t wait! The Higher Ed Immigration Portal brings together students, policymakers, and educators to create an informed community. Use the link to donate! bit.ly/4o0tATX
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Proposed changes to "Duration of Status" D/S could jeopardize the system that allows #internationalstudents complete their degrees.This International Education Week #IEW2025, check out our explainer on the implications of this proposed rule.
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International Education Week explainer: What's at stake when ending "Duration of Status" D/S?
YouTube video by Presidents' Alliance on Higher Ed & Immigration
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November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today! Join us at 2 PM ET for a webinar exploring how displaced students are experiencing campus life, with a focus on campus climate and sense of belonging.
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎓 Join the Presidents’ Alliance, TheDream.US, EdTrust, and Immigrants Rising for an important webinar exploring the legal and policy challenges facing undocumented students and the colleges that support them.
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚨 Register Now! 🚨 New webinar on Selecting a Graduate or Professional Program: Considerations for Undocumented Students

Join us next Tuesday, November 11 for the launch 🚀 of our 🆕 Graduate & Professional Program Tool.
November 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
In wrapping our refugee student spotlight, meet Alimas, a refugee student at The University of California Berkeley. Alimas is a strong advocate for displaced people’s rights to higher education.
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨 Happening Tomorrow! 🚨
Join The Presidents’ Alliance, TheDream.US, Immigrants Rising, Informed Immigrant, NLPA, and the Immigrant Mental Health Lab at Rutgers University for a webinar on #MentalHealth amid uncertain immigration policies.
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Meet Dudi, a refugee student and candidate for a Master’s of Science in Business Analytics at @ Virginia Tech.
As a co-founder of an initiative bringing higher education access to refugee youth, Dudi continues to advocate for meaningful refugee inclusion in higher education and leadership
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As our refugee student spotlight series continues, meet Lida, an Afghan refugee and nursing student at Western Kentucky University. In addition to her studies, Lida uses her language skills to help other Afghan refugees settle into the Bowling Green community.
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Meet Shiek, a Rohingya refugee and student at @Northwestern University, majoring in Economy and Political Science. Shiek’s story is a powerful example of resilience, purpose, and the impact of access to #HigherEd
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On Oct 15, the Presidents’ Alliance hosted a powerful webinar on the latest policy updates and programs impacting refugee and displaced students. 💬
Webinar Highlights:
October 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In response to the DOJ’s request for an investigation into the University of Nevada, Reno, the Presidents’ Alliance strongly encourages higher ed institutions to stand firm.
October 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
📢 Join us October 15, for a timely webinar exploring key policy updates and immigration actions impacting refugee and displaced students 🌍🎓. Register here: www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/events/webin...
October 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We were honored to host award-winning journalist & bestselling author Aarti Shahani at our 3rd annual SUCCESS National Convening!
#ImmigrantVoices #HigherEd #SUCCESSConvening
Aarti Shahani on SUCCESS 2025
YouTube video by Presidents' Alliance on Higher Ed & Immigration
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October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is LIVE 🥳 Visit our #FAFSA Hub for resources, guides, and FAQs for counselors working with mixed-status families.

💡 FAFSA HUB www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/resources/fa...
📝 Broken Promises Report www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/broken-promi...
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
📢 The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education strongly opposes the Trump administration’s proposed rule ending “Duration of Status” for International Students and Exchange Visitors.
September 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
September 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#WelcomingWeek2025 is a reminder of the importance of building welcoming systems. That’s why we’re proud to share A Practical Guide for New H-1B and O-1A Visa Holders, designed for professionals navigating their new lives and careers in the U.S.
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🚨 Happening TODAY at 3 PM ET 🚨

📌 What’s at Stake?
Under this proposal, the current flexible system would be replaced with fixed end dates, forcing international students and scholars to repeatedly apply for extensions through DHS.

🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📢 Attention all Higher Education Institutions 📢
Following the recent DHS petition to end Duration of Status (D/S), the Presidents’ Alliance has contributed to high-level guidance to help institutions identify content that would be especially valuable to include in your comments to DHS.
September 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM