International Muslim Students in the US: The Accountability of Educators

Abstract

International Muslim students have been pursuing higher education in the US for decades. They choose the US for its renowned institutions of higher education and its welcoming attitude. However, today’s geopolitical situation, in light of the ‘travel ban’ and the  rhetoric (pre and post-election), has created unprecedented fear and concerns among Muslim students currently enrolled in US institutions as well as those outside the US who are debating whether to attend universities in the US. This article argues that globalization and crossing borders will persist, and there will always be Muslim students who are interested in furthering their education in the US. It also calls for more effort and support on the part of US institutions of higher education to ease Muslim students’ international educational experience on their campuses as this will not only benefit these students but also their universities and the US at large.