Indian, international students forced to leave Harvard? What Trump’s move means

Indian, international students forced to leave Harvard? What Trump’s move means

The Trump administration has taken a step that could deeply affect Indian and other international students at Harvard University. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This means that those already studying there must either transfer to another school…

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‘Dear Harvard…’: Linda McMahon bars university research grants in scathing letter

‘Dear Harvard…’: Linda McMahon bars university research grants in scathing letter

The Trump administration on Monday barred Harvard University from receiving any new federal research grants. Education Secretary Linda McMahon conveyed in a sharply worded letter to the president of Harvard, Alan M. Garber. This is the Trump administration’s most pointed action against one of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions. “This letter is to inform…

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Can the White House punish universities? Harvard case may decide future of federal oversight – The Times of India

Can the White House punish universities? Harvard case may decide future of federal oversight – The Times of India

Harvard challenges US funding freeze in case that may redefine federal oversight Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest institution of higher learning in the United States, is at the center of a historic legal battle that could reshape how far the federal government can go in disciplining universities. With more than $2.2 billion in federal…

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Harvard invokes First Amendment in US lawsuit over academic control – The Times of India

Harvard invokes First Amendment in US lawsuit over academic control – The Times of India

Legal experts back Harvard’s First Amendment case against US government Harvard University has launched a high-stakes legal battle against the Trump administration, alleging unconstitutional overreach and violations of academic freedom after the federal government froze $2.2 billion in research funding. In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for Massachusetts, Harvard argues that the…

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