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Year Class: Scholars and Oxford University

year class: The Rhodes Trust announced the 32 American men and women chosen as scholars early Sunday, according to The Chronicle Herald. The 2017 recipients were chosen from 882 applicants who were endorsed by 311 colleges and universities. This year class of Rhodes scholars from the U.S. includes students who have used data to visualize sea level rise, some who speak several languages and the son of undocumented immigrants. Next they will pursue post-graduate studies at Oxford University. A total of 95 scholars will be selected worldwide this year. The American students will join an international group of scholars chosen from 18 jurisdictions around the world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.