In a move that’s sparking intense debate, the Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, effectively halting new international student enrollments. 🚨
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made it clear: "Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country. Enrolling international students is a privilege – not a right – and that privilege has been revoked due to Harvard's repeated failure to comply with federal law." Alongside this, existing international students face a stark choice: transfer or risk losing their legal status.
Harvard has fired back, calling the action unlawful and harmful. The institution emphasized its commitment to a diverse community that includes students and scholars from more than 140 countries, highlighting the vital role this global mix plays in enriching academic and research missions.
This decision follows an earlier move in April when the administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants after Harvard rejected demands to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. With international students comprising over 27% of its student body as of fall 2023, the controversy is bound to have far-reaching implications for the future of global education.
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