Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:54am on 23 May 2025,Friday Education
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, barring it from enrolling foreign students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited alleged antisemitism and ties to the Chinese Communist Party as reasons. Harvard denies these allegations. This action affects approximately 6,800 international students, including 788 from India, who must transfer or risk losing their visa status. The administration also froze $2.2 billion in federal funding and threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. Harvard has filed a lawsuit, claiming the measures are unlawful and harm its academic mission. The crackdown may extend to other universities, intensifying concerns over academic freedom and international education in the U.S. (PC: ECFR & Harvard University)
