By Yang Song, Xiaodong Wu, Liang Cheng, (Global Nexus Team) At Global Nexus, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of traditional education—not by running these programs ourselves, but by helping students and families discover them in fresh, experiential ways. Imagine learning about innovative opportunities like Semester at Sea or Sea|mester while joining us for an… Continue reading Rethinking Education: Innovative Opportunities and Global Nexus Advisory Journeys
Climate Change & Sustainability in African Higher Education
By Rob McLay and Kasto Festo Ng’itu Africa is experiencing the most rapid climate shifts in its history, with rising temperatures, severe droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events threatening livelihoods, economies, and ecosystems. Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a unique and urgent role to play in meeting this challenge. They are not just centers… Continue reading Climate Change & Sustainability in African Higher Education
Adapt or Fade: 12 Higher-Ed Challenges in 2025—and Institutions That Might Outlive Them
By Rob McLay, Yang Song, Liang Cheng, and Xiaodong Wu PrefaceThis commentary was inspired by the article 12 Challenges Facing Higher Education in 2025 (and Exemplars Addressing Them) published on Changing Higher Ed. We want to acknowledge and give full credit to the authors of that piece for framing the conversation so clearly. What follows… Continue reading Adapt or Fade: 12 Higher-Ed Challenges in 2025—and Institutions That Might Outlive Them
Reimagining Higher Education: Workforce Partnerships and Career Alignment in a Global Context
By Yang Song and Xiaodong Wu – some translation and research by AI tools As global labor markets undergo rapid transformation, higher education institutions face growing pressure to realign programs with the skills, competencies, and pathways that learners need to thrive in a rapidly shifting economy. From AI disruption and demographic transitions to regional talent… Continue reading Reimagining Higher Education: Workforce Partnerships and Career Alignment in a Global Context
Rethinking Global Student Mobility: Can Asia Truly Become a ‘Sanctuary’?
By Rob McLay and Liang Cheng Yojana Sharma’s timely article in University World News (9 July 2025) raises a compelling question: can Asia become a “sanctuary” for global student talent amidst increasing geopolitical tensions and restrictive visa regimes in the West? From Singapore’s ministerial aspirations to South Korea’s nimble admissions pivots and Japan’s multimillion-dollar research… Continue reading Rethinking Global Student Mobility: Can Asia Truly Become a ‘Sanctuary’?
The Vital Role of Entrepreneurship for Tomorrow’s Livelihoods
By Liang Cheng & Yang Song Introduction In an ever-evolving global economy, entrepreneurship represents not just a pathway to profit—but a cornerstone of resilient, inclusive livelihoods. Recent reports from 2024–2025 highlight its transformative effects on poverty, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable development. 1. Entrepreneurship as a Lifetime of Livelihoods 2. Driving Sustainable Livelihoods Growth… Continue reading The Vital Role of Entrepreneurship for Tomorrow’s Livelihoods
Why More Students Are Choosing Canada Over the U.S. for University
By Xiaodong Wu and Rob McLay As students and families around the world weigh their options for higher education, Canada is emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative to the United States. While the U.S. remains home to many of the world’s most prestigious universities, Canada offers a powerful combination of academic quality, affordability, diversity, and… Continue reading Why More Students Are Choosing Canada Over the U.S. for University
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From the Education Writers Association – A valuable resources for students and educational professionals https://ewa.org/data-research-tips/19-higher-education-databases-to-understand-college-issues
A must read from the Wall Street Journal on the Boom and Bust of College Towns
When the University Leaves, What’s Left? This Wall Street Journal piece titled College Towns Face Boom and Bust takes a hard look at Macomb, Illinois — once a thriving college town built around Western Illinois University — and the slow unraveling that happens when enrollment drops, jobs disappear, and students no longer fill the streets,… Continue reading A must read from the Wall Street Journal on the Boom and Bust of College Towns
The Rise of Dual and Interdisciplinary Degrees: A New Era in Global Higher Education
By Liang Cheng, Yang Song and Xiaodong Wu In an era where complexity defines our greatest challenges—from climate change to AI governance—universities are reimagining the purpose and practice of graduate education. Increasingly, they’re moving beyond traditional disciplinary silos and toward programs that equip students to lead in a world where agility, collaboration, and cross-sectoral thinking… Continue reading The Rise of Dual and Interdisciplinary Degrees: A New Era in Global Higher Education