U.S. colleges have long relied on international students – and the big tuition checks they bring – to hit enrollment goals and keep the lights on. But now, just as the number of American college-aged students starts to fall – a trend known as the “demographic cliff”– global tensions are making international students think twice about coming to the U.S. for college.In this episode, hosts Kirk Carapezza and Jon Marcus take you inside the world of international admissions. With student visa revocations on the rise – often without explanation – and a growing number of detentions tied to student activism, some international families say they are rethinking their U.S. college plans. And that has college leaders sounding the alarm.As the Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdowns on campuses across the country, many worry the U.S. could lose its status as the top destination for global talent. So what happens if international enrollment drops just as domestic numbers dry up?The stakes are high – not just for students and colleges but for the entire U.S. economy.“College Uncovered” is made possible by Lumina Foundation.----------Credits:Hosts and Producers: Kirk Carapezza & Jon MarcusEditor: Jonathan A. Davis Fact -checker: Ryan AldermanExecutive Editor: Jenifer McKimExecutive Producer: Lee Hill  Mixing and Sound Design: David Goodman & Gary MottArtwork: Matt Welch Theme Song and original music: Left-RomanProject Manager: Meiqian HeConsulting Producer and Head of GBH Podcasts: Devin Maverick Robins"College Uncovered" is a production of GBH News and The Hechinger Report.

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