The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, dealing a significant academic and financial blow to the institution. The move is part of an intensifying campaign by the administration targeting the university over issues related to antisemitism and diversity policies.
Harvard enrolls approximately 7,000 international students, many of whom pay full tuition. Like other U.S. universities, Harvard relies heavily on these tuition payments to support its operations. The administration has also pulled billions in federal research funding from the university and has threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status.
In a letter sent to Harvard on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the decision was meant to send a message to all universities. “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,” she wrote.
The administration had issued a warning in April, demanding that Harvard place itself under federal oversight and conduct audits of the views held by its faculty, students, and staff. The university has not complied with those demands.
Harvard has not yet responded publicly to the decision.
Source: The wall Street Journal
