The University of Harvard, a global symbol of academic excellence, is now on Wednesday’s confrontation with a high share with Trump’s administration. The clash monitors the step of the US government to prevent the university from the enrollment of foreign students – a decision that triggered a legal battle, diplomatic fallout and concerns about the future of American university education.
Disallow foreign records
23. May the Ministry of Internal Security under the Minister Kristi Noem abolished Harvard’s ability to admit abroad. The agency quoted the risks of national security, alleged failure in cooperation with the investigation of visa violations and concerns about ideological extremism on academic land.
The order immediately threatened futures nearly 6,800 foreign students – about 25% of the Harvard’s student body. All postgraduate programs, sports teams and research operations were dismantled. Harvard quickly filed a lawsuit and described the decision of “arbitrary, capricious, unlawful and unconstitutional”.
The federal judge temporarily blocked the order another day and granted short -term relief while the case continues.
Trump’s criticism of Harvard
President Donald Trump escalated confrontation Harvard accused of admitting too many foreign students whose home country in return “do not contribute”. In truth, he asked, “Why is almost a third of Harvard students from foreign countries?” He added: “We want to know who these foreign students are,” federal financing quoted the university as a lever effect.
Reducing financing and charges of retaliation
Trump’s administration has stiffened $ 2.2 billion in federal research grants and $ 60 million for contracts. Funding another $ 9 billion is reviewed. Harvard claims that this is political retaliation for its perceived liberal tendencies and defense of academic freedoms.
“These measures are not only repressive,” the university said in their court proceedings, “they endanger the very basis of American higher education.”
International fears of falling and soft power
The decision was made abroad by a widespread conviction. China, sending a significant share of Harvard international students, warned that by politicizing education it would damage America’s global reputation. Belgian princess Elisabeth, a contemporary Harvard student, is one of those who are waiting for clarity to continue their studies.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen warned that the procedure “causes permanent damage”, while former Harvard President Larry Summers called it “the most serious attack in the University’s history”.
An activism of the activism of the campus activism
The controversy is part of the wider pressure of Trump’s administration to face elite universities. The White House threatened to deport foreign students who participate in Pro-Palestinian protests and take over the initiatives for returning diversity, equity and inclusion (Dei). Critics say Harvard is depicted as “breeding ground for left -wing extremism”.
Wider consequences: strike for US education
Experiences on international education say that Harvard exceeds the problem. “It is damage to the American academic brand,” said Mike Henniger, CEO of Illme Student Advisory Services. The incident sent shock waves through foreign ministries and educational institutions around the world and increased concerns about students and state universities: “Are we another?”
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