Harvard Under Siege by Trump Administration

Published on 6.1.25

  Harvard University is facing a mounting threat from the Trump administration, which has been pressuring the institution to comply with its demands regarding anti-Semitism on campus. The university's failure to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin, has been cited as the reason for the potential funding cut-off. The impact of this pressure is being felt by Harvard's international student body, with over 27% of its enrollment consisting of foreign students. Maureen Martin, director of immigration services, has reported that the university is "inundated" with questions from current international students and scholars about their status and options due to President Trump's crackdown on US universities hosting foreign students. At least 10 foreign students have had their visa applications refused, including those with previously approved visas. The situation has also led to emotional distress among students, with some canceling travel plans or avoiding graduation ceremonies. Harvard President Alan Garber has urged the institution to remain firm in its commitments despite the pressure, warning that giving in to attacks could undermine academic integrity. The university's $53 billion endowment is under threat as the Trump administration considers increasing taxes on universities' endowments. The suspension of a federal judge's order blocking the government's move to block foreign students from enrolling has added to the uncertainty, leaving research projects in limbo.

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