Nepal, Jan. 17 -- The unwelcoming atmosphere-epitomized by Trump's notorious travel ban-is deterring a growing number of first-rate students from pursuing higher education in the US

WASHINGTON, DC - America's high-quality universities are among the key sources of its greatness. Every year, top students from all over the world vie for access to graduate and undergraduate programs in the US, and American universities occupy most of the top spots in global rankings. Moreover, the basic research conducted at US universities has been a primary driver of innovation and economic growth, as well as the source of a disproportionate share of Nobel prizes.

America's universities cater to a wide variety of students, researchers, and other economic ...