Harvard University Archives

23 May

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsforeign students, Harvard University, SEVP, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025 — In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, a U.S. federal judge has blocked the decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. The ruling comes just one day after the administration revoked Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), citing concerns over antisemitism and alleged foreign influence.The federal court, presided over by Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, issued a temporary restraining order preventing the implementation of the policy. Harvard had immediately challenged the move, calling it arbitrary, retaliatory, and damaging to the rights…

Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s License to Enroll Foreign Students, Citing Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHarvard University, International Students, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025: In a stunning move, the Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its certification to enroll international students, citing national security concerns and alleged ties with foreign adversaries. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immediately affects more than 6,800 international students—approximately 27% of the institution’s student population.The DHS has accused Harvard of failing to meet federal compliance standards and suggested the university has not adequately safeguarded its campus from foreign influence, particularly from China. The administration has also imposed a freeze on all federal funding to the university, ordered an internal…

Trump Threatens to Strip Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Elite Universities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Harvard University, Higher Education Crackdown, Tax Exemption

Washington, May 3, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, escalating his administration's crackdown on elite academic institutions. The announcement, made via his social media platform, marks a new chapter in Trump’s increasingly combative stance against higher education institutions he accuses of promoting “radical left ideologies.”“We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump wrote, without offering a timeline or formal policy details.Harvard University has not yet responded publicly to the president’s remarks.Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has…