Trump admin blocks Harvard from enrolling int'l students

The U.S. Donald Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, effectively barring the institution from enrolling new international students. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision. 

DHS said that in addition to barring enrollment of future international students, "existing foreign students must transfer to lose their legal status." In response, Harvard issued a statement calling the administration's action unlawful and harmful. 

The administration in April froze 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in federal grants to Harvard, after the university rejected demands that it eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and evaluate international students for ideological concerns. As of the fall 2023 semester, international students made up over 27 percent of Harvard's student body, according to university data.