Trump signs proclamation to suspend student visas at Harvard

A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, April 15, 2025. — Reuters United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to suspend US entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes at Harvard University, the White House said on Wednesday, amid an escalating dispute…

Harvard president receives minute-long standing ovation as he welcomes int’l students

Harvard University President Alan Garber reacts, as he acknowledges sustained applause from students, during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on May 29, 2025. — Reuters Harvard University President Alan Garber, who received a standing ovation, welcomed graduating students “from down the street, across the country and around the world,”…

Student visa applicants advised to tread lightly as U.S. expands social media vetting

Counselors who work with foreign students eager to attend college in the U.S. are advising them to purge their social media accounts of posts that could attract the attention of U.S. State Department officials. “Any new student who comes on board — especially an international student who doesn’t have a U.S. passport — we would…

Court blocks Trump bid to bar international students from Harvard

Graduating students react during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 29, 2025. — Reuters CAMBRIDGE: A US court has stopped President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop Harvard University from accepting international students.  The judge said foreign students should be protected while the legal fight continues. This comes as Trump…

Trump administration moves to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Trump admin to terminate about $100m in contracts with Harvard. Administration says it is complying with court order on int’l students. Further court hearing on the matter set for Thursday. US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to terminate…

Trump considers redirecting $3bn in Harvard grants to US trade schools

A student walks on the Allston campus of Harvard University, in Allston, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025 — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools. His comments…

Judge blocks Trump admin from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, April 15, 2025. — Reuters  Harvard calls revocation blatantly unconstitutional. White House accused Harvard of fostering antisemitism. Administration action would affect one-quarter of students. BOSTON: A US judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students,…

Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban

Count Felix and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend Prince Christian’s 18th birthday celebration at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark October 15, 2023 — Reuters BRUSSELS: Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by the US President Donald Trump’s administration on foreign…

Trump pulls plug on Harvard’s foreign student programme

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, December 12, 2023. — Reuters More than 27% of Harvard’s students are from overseas. Decision was announced by Homeland Security Secretary. Varsity refused to comply with federal demands on admissions. NEW YORK: In a dramatic move, US President Donald Trump’s administration has stopped Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. …