Trump Admin Revokes Harvard’s Right to Enroll International Students

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Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Right to Enroll International Students Amid Rising Tensions

 

In a dramatic escalation of its conflict with Harvard University, the Trump administration has revoked the prestigious institution’s ability to enroll international students, a move that threatens both the school’s global reputation and financial stability. This decision marks the latest chapter in a broader campaign by the administration targeting elite universities over issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and allegations of antisemitism.

 

Harvard, which hosts approximately 7,000 international students, is now facing a significant financial blow. Like many American universities, Harvard relies heavily on international tuition, which is frequently paid in full without financial aid. The impact of losing these students could reverberate throughout the university’s academic and research programs.

 

This latest action comes after a series of punitive steps taken by the administration. The government has already withdrawn billions in federal research funding and even threatened to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status. These moves were publicly justified by the administration as responses to what it describes as a failure by Harvard to adequately address antisemitism and anti-American sentiment on campus.

 

“Consequences must follow to send a clear signal to Harvard and all universities that want to enjoy the privilege of enrolling foreign students, that the Trump administration will enforce the law and root out the evils of anti-Americanism and antisemitism in society and campuses,” wrote Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a letter to Harvard on Thursday.

 

The administration had signaled as early as April that such a drastic measure might be taken. At the time, Harvard had declined to comply with demands that it submit to a federally overseen audit of faculty, student, and staff viewpoints. These demands were part of a broader federal initiative to assess what it views as ideological bias and extremism in academic institutions.

 

As of now, Harvard has not issued an official response to the decision or to Secretary Noem’s statement. The silence leaves open significant questions about how the university plans to respond and what legal or political avenues it might pursue to contest the administration's move.

 

This decision could have profound implications not only for Harvard but also for the broader landscape of higher education in the United States. Many academic leaders view international students as vital contributors to the educational environment and essential to maintaining the country's status as a global leader in research and innovation. The removal of authorization for one of the world’s most recognized universities may set a precedent that other schools fear could extend to them.

 

As tensions between elite academic institutions and the federal government continue to mount, the revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students underscores a growing struggle over the values and freedoms that define American higher education.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from WSJ  2025-05-23

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Great move Trump, I am certain this will hasten the fall of the USA.

 

You handlers and masters will be proud.

[Tug]

Another attack on our educational institutions and free speech rite out of the ditctators playbook just as plane as the nose on your face.

[impulse]

Harvard messed with the bull and they're getting the horns. 

 

And screaming like little girls now that their side are getting what's been happening to conservative organizations for years.

 

For a more complete understanding of what's going on, find Mike Benz's very recent comments.  He may be wrong in his claims (I don't claim to know), but he 'splains a much deeper back story.  I'm not saying I agree with the guy, but it's always helpful to know where the other side is coming from, even if they're wrong.

 

[Yagoda]

46 minutes ago, Tug said:

Another attack on our educational institutions and free speech rite out of the ditctators playbook just as plane as the nose on your face.

Barring foreign terrorist supporters has nothing to do with free speech. How did none of us not expect that you, a blatant USA hater as well as terrorist supporter and jew hater would object to this reasonable policy.

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, JimHuaHin said:

Great move Trump, I am certain this will hasten the fall of the USA.

 

You handlers and masters will be proud.

The revoking of student visas have already caused a decline of 11% in international students enrollment. This assault on Hazard to pressure them to submit will further enhance the decline. Foreign students enrollment of higher school education play an outsize role in supporting school's budget and research. International students pumped nearly $44 B into USA economy. According to NAFSA, 87 privately held US companies valued at $1 B or more had a founder who came as international student and stayed on to start the company. This is another leg down to the overall US economy and prestige. Another dumb move by the dear leader.   

[Tug]

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Barring foreign terrorist supporters has nothing to do with free speech. How did none of us not expect that you, a blatant USA hater as well as terrorist supporter and jew hater would object to this reasonable policy.

Let me translate…..free speach doesn’t necessarily reflect your point of view .we’re on earth do you dredge up this hating my country and terrorist supporter nonsense you are really getting out there in the weeds dude.yes I’m critical of this abomination of an administration you are absolutely 100% correct that sir does not mean I hate my country,not by a long shot.

[Yagoda]

7 minutes ago, Tug said:

Let me translate…..free speach doesn’t necessarily reflect your point of view .we’re on earth do you dredge up this hating my country and terrorist supporter nonsense you are really getting out there in the weeds dude.yes I’m critical of this abomination of an administration you are absolutely 100% correct that sir does not mean I hate my country,not by a long shot.

Translate all you want. Cry all you want when you when called out. Res ipsa loquitur.

 

[Tug]

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Translate all you want. Cry all you want when you when called out. Res ipsa loquitur.

 

You need help

[Yellowtail]

10 minutes ago, Tug said:

Let me translate…..free speach doesn’t necessarily reflect your point of view .we’re on earth do you dredge up this hating my country and terrorist supporter nonsense you are really getting out there in the weeds dude.yes I’m critical of this abomination of an administration you are absolutely 100% correct that sir does not mean I hate my country,not by a long shot.

What is the free speech issue? 

[Yagoda]

23 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The revoking of student visas have already caused a decline of 11% in international students enrollment. This assault on Hazard to pressure them to submit will further enhance the decline. Foreign students enrollment of higher school education play an outsize role in supporting school's budget and research. International students pumped nearly $44 B into USA economy. According to NAFSA, 87 privately held US companies valued at $1 B or more had a founder who came as international student and stayed on to start the company. This is another leg down to the overall US economy and prestige. Another dumb move by the dear leader.   

The type of international students that found companies are in hard sciuences and are too busy to run around and scream hate while a guest in someone elses country

[Yagoda]

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

You need help

Im fine, I have a wonderful life and am not consumed by hate. How about you? How do you feel about the lies told regarding Bidens competency?

[Yagoda]

6 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

What is the free speech issue? 

Its speech that he likes. Folks that scream Kill Jews, destroy America are on his side.

[Yellowtail]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Im fine, I have a wonderful life and am not consumed by hate. How about you? How do you feel about the lies told regarding Bidens competency?

The left is not concerned, that's in the past, they are moving forward to the next fraud they can perpetrate on the country.  

[Eric Loh]

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

The type of international students that found companies are in hard sciuences and are too busy to run around and scream hate while a guest in someone elses country

Nonsence as usual. Student activism can be catalyst for later entrepreneurial success. Many international students were student activists during their time in US who later went on to start successful US corporatins. 

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

Nonsence as usual. Student activism can be catalyst for later entrepreneurial success. Many international students were student activists during their time in US who later went on to start successful US corporatins. 

For example? 

[Eric Loh]

Just now, Yellowtail said:

For example? 

Not bother with your kind. Do you own research. 

[impulse]

38 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The revoking of student visas have already caused a decline of 11% in international students enrollment.

 

If that opens up more space for US students, drives down demand and skyrocketing prices, and reduces our educating of our competitors and future adversaries, how is that a bad thing?

 

[Yellowtail]

4 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Not bother with your kind. Do you own research. 

You made it up, as always. 

[Stocky]

That'll teach them to reject Baron Trump

[Eric Loh]

6 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

If that opens up more space for US students, drives down demand and skyrocketing prices, and reduces our educating of our competitors and future adversaries, how is that a bad thing?

 

The issue is not about enrollment but that Trump's action is unlawful and a bullying sledge hammer illegal act. 

[Yagoda]

15 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Many international students were student activists during their time in US who later went on to start successful US corporatins. 

Liar

[Yagoda]

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

The issue is not about enrollment but that Trump's action is unlawful and a bullying sledge hammer illegal act. 

How is it illegal and unlawful?

[impulse]

2 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The issue is not about enrollment but that Trump's action is unlawful and a bullying sledge hammer illegal act. 

 

No more than a lot of the crap that Biden administration did.  But you weren't complaining then.  Sucks to be on the receiving end, eh?

 

[Yellowtail]

5 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The issue is not about enrollment but that Trump's action is unlawful and a bullying sledge hammer illegal act. 

How is it illegal? 

[Yellowtail]

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

No more than a lot of the crap that Biden administration did.  But you weren't complaining then.  Sucks to be on the receiving end, eh?

 

No, it's okay to compel schools to allow men in girls' showers for under threat of losing funds. 

 

But it's not okay o compel schools to disallow men in girls' showers for under threat of losing funds. 

[impulse]

21 minutes ago, Stocky said:

That'll teach them to reject Baron Trump

 

That's gonna be a fun one to watch. 

 

Snopes says not enough evidence yet to evaluate the claim.

 

 

[UWEB]

42 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

What is the free speech issue? 

Not existing in western Russia anymore, Dictator Trump and his Regime has entirely destroyed it.

[Eric Loh]

18 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

No more than a lot of the crap that Biden administration did.  But you weren't complaining then.  Sucks to be on the receiving end, eh?

 

You support an illegal act and against the constitution? Blend in well with your support for the lawless President. 

[impulse]

3 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

You support an illegal act and against the constitution? Blend in well with your support for the lawless President. 

 

Which illegal act? 

 

The Constitution gives the President the authority and responsibility to decide who gets let in to the country.