This action by the Trump administration has sparked significant backlash from the university, which defends its commitment to international education.
Trump Administration Revokes Harvard's International Student Enrollment Rights
Trump Administration Revokes Harvard's International Student Enrollment Rights
The U.S. government has taken steps to revoke Harvard's privilege of enrolling international students.
The Trump administration has taken a bold move by revoking Harvard University’s certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively ending its ability to enroll international students. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced the decision via X, claiming it stemmed from the university's failure to adhere to government regulations.
Noem emphasized that this serves as a warning to educational institutions nationwide, stating, "Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country." In stark contrast, Harvard has described the termination as "unlawful" and stressed its commitment to hosting international students from over 140 nations, who they claim significantly enrich the academic environment.
In a statement, Harvard expressed concern over the ramifications of this decision, saying, "This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country and undermines Harvard's academic and research mission." With approximately 7,000 international students enrolled, making up about 27.2% of its student body, the university's community stands to face considerable disruption.
Furthermore, the administration's actions appear to be linked to broader tensions surrounding requests for universities to address antisemitism in hiring practices and admissions. Harvard has previously stated that it has proactively worked to combat antisemitism, arguing that the demands from the White House mark an undue effort to regulate the university's academic freedom. This story is still developing, and further updates are expected.
Noem emphasized that this serves as a warning to educational institutions nationwide, stating, "Let this serve as a warning to all universities and academic institutions across the country." In stark contrast, Harvard has described the termination as "unlawful" and stressed its commitment to hosting international students from over 140 nations, who they claim significantly enrich the academic environment.
In a statement, Harvard expressed concern over the ramifications of this decision, saying, "This retaliatory action threatens serious harm to the Harvard community and our country and undermines Harvard's academic and research mission." With approximately 7,000 international students enrolled, making up about 27.2% of its student body, the university's community stands to face considerable disruption.
Furthermore, the administration's actions appear to be linked to broader tensions surrounding requests for universities to address antisemitism in hiring practices and admissions. Harvard has previously stated that it has proactively worked to combat antisemitism, arguing that the demands from the White House mark an undue effort to regulate the university's academic freedom. This story is still developing, and further updates are expected.
