Not Yet Nirvana: International Higher Education Implications of the US Election

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach
  • Hans de Wit Boston College

Keywords:

Donald Trump;, Joe Biden, US elections, international higher education

Abstract

The departure of Donald Trump as president of the United States will bring some immediate and positive changes to the US and international higher education landscape. But the kind of populism and nationalism that Trump exemplified remains part of the US reality—and of the realities of many other countries. At best, one can say that international higher education will be in a less deplorable state under Biden, and that is something to be pleased about.

 

Author Biographies

Philip G. Altbach

Philip G. Altbach is research professor and distinguished fellow, Center for International Higher Education at Boston College (CIHE), US. Email: altbach@bc.edu.

Hans de Wit, Boston College

Hans de Wit is professor emeritus and distinguished fellow, CIHE. Email: dewitj@bc.edu.

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Published

2021-01-15

How to Cite

Altbach, P. G., & de Wit, H. (2021). Not Yet Nirvana: International Higher Education Implications of the US Election. International Higher Education, (105), 39. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14401

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