The Colorado River used to flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. But climate change and steady demand mean that it dries up before it ever gets there. In the part of Mexico where the river once turned into the sea, environmentalists are hoping there’s political will to make things a little greener. KUNC’s Alex Hager has the story.
The US has the highest number of international students in the world. Last year, the number of international students in the US nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, at over 1 million. Many have hopes of staying after graduation and living the “American dream.” But that’s not so easy.
American students who want to work in other countries after graduation often find their opportunities through study abroad experiences in college or internships. The top choice has been the UK, but the various destinations span the globe.
In the US, immigration is a heated topic. A part of that conversation is the thousands of degree-seeking international students who move to the US every year, many with hopes to stay after completion. But what about those US students who decide to study abroad and then want to stay abroad? The World’s Carolyn Beeler, asks Amine Mechaal, director of global engagement at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York, to break down the hurdles students face to stay in their host countries.
Gabriela Ortiz is one of Mexico’s best-known classical composers, and she’s gaining recognition in the United States. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has premiered many of her rhythmic, colorful compositions. This week, she begins a seasonlong residency at Carnegie Hall in New York that promises many exciting new pieces.