International Education: Balancing Collaboration and Innovation with National Security
Wednesday, February 18
Western Michigan University, Student Center
- PANEL I— "Benefits and challenges of providing international education today."
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- PANEL II—"Joint Institutes/Divided Loyalties—National Security Risks and Policy Overview"
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments provided
Open Q & A follows
For more than a century, the United States and Western Michigan University have partnered with countries around the world to welcome international students to campus. These students enrich our classrooms, strengthen cultural understanding, and contribute to global collaboration and innovation.
International students play a vital role in STEM and many other fields, helping to expand the nation’s talent pipeline and drive research breakthroughs. Their presence also generates significant economic benefits at the national, state, and local levels.
At the same time, shifting immigration policies and other barrier have made it challenging to recruit and retain global talent. These obstacles not only affect higher education but also influence the national security concerns related to educating international students in some subject areas and allowing access to particular research labs.
This event will explore these themes, highlight the value international students bring to WMU and beyond, and discuss the evolving landscape of global education. Open to campus and the community!