The American brand has attracted people and businesses to this country for decades. What happens if it changes? 

Early data indicates fewer international students have come to the U.S. this fall. If that trend continues, it will be a big deal for colleges, the people who work at them, and for local economies.

Higher education institutions like Clark University are rethinking how they operate as enrollment slips, costs climb, and politics threaten international students, research funding, and financial aid.