Motives of foreign student recruiters questioned
Professors and admissions counselors argue over recruiters who bring international students to U S campuses. Critics warn of unqualified applicants and falsified tests for fast commissions while supporters say recruiters provide regional expertise enabling universities to focus on curriculum. The debate follows rising international student numbers and a $21 billion economic impact, with Missouri State University citing a Hong Kong recruiter deal and concerns over academic rigor and English testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
U.S
Peggy Blumenthal
Institute of International Education
China
India
South Korea
Missouri State
Springfield
International Management Education Center
Hong Kong
Missouri
National Association For College Admission
Blumenthal
U.S. State Department
Wang Chengdong
Missouri State University
Egypt’s military pressured as protests demand civilian rule
Cairo protests surge with more than 100,000 at Tahrir Square amid the military’s move to names Kamal el Ganzouri as premier. Demonstrators reject the appointment and push for a civilian presidential council to govern until elections, while the U.S. urges a full transfer of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
U.S
Egypt
Tahrir Square
Kamal _ el- Ganzouri
Hosni Mubarak
Hussein Tantawi
Sedeeqah Abu Seadah
Erhal
Leave
el-Ganzouri
Obama
White House
el- Ganzouri
Mubarak
Cabinet
Military Council
National Salvation
Syria’s Army Vows to Shield Regime Amid Sanctions
Beir ut reports say the Syrian military pledged to cut every evil hand targeting security as Arab League sanctions loom. The stance follows an eight month revolt turning increasingly violent with defections and civilian clashes. The army blames terrorists for attacks in Homs while Assad insists a foreign plot drives reform calls. The conflict has left over 3,500 dead per U.N. tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Arab League
Bashar Assad
Assad
International Crisis Group
Syria
Homs
Israel
Tunisia
Egypt
ICG
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Ing
David Meinert
Blumenthal’s _institute
Ry . A
Sociated Press
Egypts
Main & Laurel
N. Main
Garden City
Facebook.com
U.N
Prairie
Aya
Pbpgaming.com
Topeka
Toll Ieee