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Laurel Bowman is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America. Laurel Bowman is an award-winning television journalist with more than two decades of production and on-camera experience in the television news and production industry. Her work has aired on the Voice of America (VOA), NBC News, the BBC, National Geographic, PBS, Associated Press Television News and CNBC Asia. Most recently, Laurel worked as an on-air reporter for VOA's Africa54, a one-hour daily news show with distribution in more than a dozen countries. She also worked as a general news reporter for VOA, as well as a long-time producer for NBC News. She also reported for CNBC Asia in Hong Kong as a staffer, and she has freelanced for numerous other television news organizations. Laurel produces news stories, investigative stories and feature stories, and appears on-camera live or taped to present her work. Laurel's documentary work includes three original films: a 30-minute original documentary shot in Tanzania and Kenya on traditional healing in the age of HIV/AIDS (which aired on PBS); an original agency video for the international NGO, CHF International (in corporate video style), shot in Indonesia, Lebanon, Poland and Kenya; and a film on pirates, which was re-versioned into smaller pieces that aired at National Geographic's exhibit hall, as part of a presentation on pirates. These pieces also aired in traveling exhibits at various art museums around the country. She has extensive experience in shooting, setting up shoots, scripting and re-versioning pieces and working with existing video. Laurel graduated cum laude from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She earned her master’s degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, where she was a fellow with the Alfred I. duPont Center for Broadcast Journalism. Her awards for team reporting include the Edward R. Murrow, the Gracie, the Clarion and the Cine Golden Eagle.
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International Students Discuss Life on Ohio Campus
International students at Miami University in Ohio share their experiences, highlighting the friendliness of Americans compared to Japan. Brown University, along with Yale, Dartmouth, and M.I.T., reinstates standardized test scores for applicants, with The New York Times noting their predictive value for future performance. Ohio's attorney general directs public colleges to end race-based merit scholarships, aligning with a 2023 Supreme Court decision. The Greek parliament votes to allow foreign universities to establish branch campuses, aiming to retain Greek students for advanced studies, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.
Reproductive Rights Key for Voters in Next US Presidential Election
US President Joe Biden is emphasizing women's health and reproductive rights in his campaign for the upcoming November 5th election, positioning it against former President Donald Trump, the Republican challenger, who has yet to fully articulate his stance on abortion.
Survey: Most College Students Happy With Their Choices
Most college students in the United States are satisfied with their college choices, according to a survey reported by Forbes. Texas A&M University's closure of its Qatar campus highlights concerns over foreign espionage, funding, and global instability. Data from Project Atlas indicates a post-pandemic resumption of international studies, with the U.S., U.K., and Canada experiencing rebounds in international student numbers. Land-grant universities in the U.S., which focus on practical education, face budgetary and political challenges.
Impact of COVID-19 Remains Among International Students in the US
International students in the US, such as those from India and Mongolia, express mixed feelings about the shift from online to in-person learning post-COVID-19. While some students prefer face-to-face interactions, others appreciate the flexibility of online options. University staff have adapted by offering more virtual services, which have been well-received. The pandemic has led to a lasting change in higher education, with a blend of online and in-person learning becoming the norm.
Mental Health a Concern for International Students Studying in the US
Mental health is a significant concern on U.S. college campuses, with universities actively monitoring students' wellbeing. International students in the U.S. report facing unique challenges in this regard. The report by Laurel Bowman highlights these issues, with camera and video editing by Saqib Ul Islam.
Women's Reproductive Rights at the Center of Biden's Campaign. Trump's Position Still Unclear
American President Joe Biden is centering women's health and reproductive rights in his campaign ahead of the November 5 elections. Biden, a Democrat, will face Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump, who has spoken about abortion but has not fully clarified his stance.
US University Education Expensive but Within Reach for Foreign Students
Attending a four-year American college or university can cost international students between $40,000 to $80,000 per academic year. However, there are ways for these students to significantly reduce these expenses.
Amid War in the Middle East, Tensions Grow on US Campuses
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reported a significant drop in the percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students in its incoming freshman class following the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action in college admissions. The ruling has led to changes in recruitment and admissions strategies across U.S. colleges. Meanwhile, California announced a $250 million deal to support local journalism and AI research, marking the end of a legislative battle with tech giants. Additionally, New College of Florida faced backlash for discarding books from its gender studies program, highlighting ongoing cultural and political tensions.
Getting a US Student Visa: Here's How
A U.S. presidential advisory council approved a student exchange program between Spelman College and the University of Lagos to enhance education, health, entrepreneurship, and development collaboration between Africa and its diaspora. The council, created by President Joe Biden, visited a USAID-supported health facility in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of diaspora-led investments. Concurrently, Bangladesh witnessed violent protests over a government jobs quota system favoring war veterans' families, leading to multiple deaths and injuries. The protests, demanding merit-based appointments, have been met with criticism from government officials and accusations of political manipulation.
Saharan Africa Behind Surge of International Students
A U.S. presidential advisory council approved a student exchange deal between an American college and a Nigerian university to strengthen collaboration in education, health, entrepreneurship, and development between Africa and its diaspora. The council visited a USAID-supported health facility in Abuja, Nigeria, and signed an agreement for education exchange programs between Spelman College and the University of Lagos. The council, created by President Joe Biden, aims to promote African diaspora-led investments and improve U.S.-Africa relations. Nigerian officials expressed satisfaction with the council's visit and support.
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