Why 16 US colleges could collapse under Trump’s foreign student visa crackdown As the Trump administration intensifies restrictions on international student visas, a growing number of financially vulnerable US colleges are facing a dire threat to their survival. The new policy measures, framed as a response to campus antisemitism and national security concerns, have halted…
हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (harvard.edu) Harvard University is actively engaging with prominent domestic and international institutions, such as the University of Chicago and the London Business School, to find alternative arrangements for its international students who may soon face legal barriers to remaining in the United States, according to media reports. This urgent initiative arises amid intensifying…
How visa restrictions and funding threats could harm US higher education. (AI Image) The role of international students in shaping the academic and economic success of the United States cannot be overstated. These students not only contribute billions to the US economy but also infuse its classrooms, laboratories, and communities with a diversity of perspectives…
Decline in international student enrolments threatens US higher education Recent analysis of data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has raised alarm bells regarding international student enrolments in the US for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the data, enrolments have dropped by 11% from March 2024 to March 2025, resulting in…
Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi. (Getty Images) Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi has proposed the closure of seven commonwealth campuses, a move that could impact over 500 employees and more than 3,100 students.The proposal, revealed in internal records obtained by Spotlight PA, seeks to consolidate Penn State’s presence in Pennsylvania, citing sustained enrollment…
Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to Columbia University could set a dangerous precedent for US higher education. Issued in March 2025, the ultimatum demands that Columbia place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under academic receivership for…