America leads in higher education
New global rankings show that U.S. schools dominate the world's top universities. Many top U.S. schools excel in both STEM subjects and the arts.
Students from India choose United States as top education destination
The United States remains the top choice for Indian students looking for an international education. Learn about their experiences here.
Exchange students discover diplomacy through virtual simulations
The State Department's National Museum of American Diplomacy is using online simulations to teach students worldwide how diplomacy works.
Black Americans elevated education, fought racism
Washington and Lee University professor Ted DeLaney was an example of the many Black academics who have significantly influenced American academia.
Pompeo urges U.S. colleges to defend academic freedom
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo urged U.S. universities to protect academic freedom from the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to undermine it.
U.S. remains the top choice for students to study abroad
The annual Open Doors report shows where and what international students are studying in the U.S. — and why the U.S. remains a top destination for study.
U.S. universities move to protect students from China’s authoritarian reach
U.S. officials and student groups are urging colleges to defend against China's authoritarian reach on campus. Learn about steps some schools are taking.
On the rise in America: Bachelor’s degrees in environmental science
More and more students in the United States are earning bachelor's degrees in environmental science. Learn what's involved.
Protecting gay rights on campus
U.S. colleges have become more welcoming to LGBTI students in recent years. Learn about the services that have been added to support these students.