The Ithacan

Many international students said the lack of diversity in the town of Ithaca and the lack of financial aid are the main reasons for international students not returning.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27 severely restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

The Office of International Programs at Ithaca College is planning to cut more than half of its study abroad programs for the 2017–18 academic year.

Fifty-nine staff positions were cut in 29 departments at Ithaca College since August 2013 through the workforce analysis initiative.

No matter how we may individually feel about a permanent Ithaca College presence in China, Dr. Guan and the entire campus were assured by the administration years ago that one would be established.

FLEFF is a local annual film festival in its 18th year and has been sponsored by Ithaca College since 2004. This year’s festival will include films on several topics, ranging from New York City rooftop farmers to the crisis in the Congo, all under the umbrella theme of habitats.

Ithaca, New York, home to three collegiate institutions, attracts the highest concentration of international students in the country, yet the city loses these constituents to bigger cities and a restrictive visa process.

As Ithaca College strives to achieve the goals set out in the IC 20/20 strategic plan, professors at the college are creating opportunities for students to enrich their education through global educational experiences.

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon signed an agreement last week confirming the college’s commitment to discussing the proposed China center at the Shanghai Normal University.

The Ithaca College New York City program was back in session this week at the Cornell ILR Conference Center.