Immigration rules are hurting Kent, and no fix is on the way David E. Dix

If you depend on a financially healthy Kent State for your economic well-being, as the city of Kent does, remember that every time America goes on one of its anti-immigration benders, you get hit in the financial solar plexus and beyond.

That is because America’s anti-immigration stance and its manifestations in visa issues and unwelcoming attitudes directly affect enrollment of international students at Kent State University. That might not seem like much, but remember, international students generally pay full, out-of-state tuition and are not a burden on the taxpayers.

Look at these numbers. In 2016, the last year of the Obama Administration, when international students were welcome in America, enrollment of international students at Kent State stood at 3,045. In 2017, when the Trump