EducationUSA, a program by the U.S. State Department aimed at advising international students, is grappling with ambiguous communication guidelines due to a directive from President Trump's administration. This confusion has left federal employees uncertain about promoting diversity in their work, ultimately impacting their ability to recruit potential international students. As they receive conflicting guidance, a vital stream of foreign students, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy, may be deterred from choosing American institutions, leading to broader repercussions for higher education in the U.S.
The confusion at EducationUSA stems from a Trump executive order impacting government language about diversity, causing federal employees to police their communications.
EducationUSA staffers, vital for recruiting international students, face ambiguity on how to discuss their work amid a climate of fear and confusion.
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