The Department of Homeland Security recently informed Harvard University that it is revoking the school's authority to enroll new international students as part of a broader attempt by the Trump administration to assert control over educational institutions. This controversial measure follows accusations against Harvard of antisemitism and terrorism, and the freeze of nearly $2.7 billion in federal funds. The change impacts around 6,800 international students already enrolled, and they must transfer to another institution or risk losing their legal status, highlighting significant implications for academic freedom and international student communities in the U.S.
The DHS's letter to Harvard indicates a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to control academic institutions, issuing immediate restrictions on international student enrollment.
Secretary Noem's directive to revoke Harvard's SEVP authority underscores concerns regarding the intersection of national policy and higher education, particularly as it relates to international students.
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