US EditionHarvard holds commencement while facing Trump administration pressure
- Harvard held its 2025 commencement amid the Trump administration's efforts to block its international students and scholars from enrolling in the United States.
- On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew Harvard's authorization to enroll international students after the university failed to provide requested information regarding foreign students suspected of causing public disturbances.
- In response, East Asian governments and universities, including those in China, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia, initiated programs to attract displaced Harvard students back to domestic institutions.
- More than 27 percent of Harvard’s 2024-25 enrollment consisted of foreign students, many of whom faced visa refusals or revocations, causing profound fear and a surge in transfer requests, according to Harvard immigration officials.
- Though a federal judge temporarily suspended the visa restrictions, Harvard remains unsupported by the federal government and faces an ongoing challenge that may force institutional transformation.
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Commencement Speaker Abraham Verghese Slams Trump Admin, Praises Former Colleague Garber
In his address to the Class of 2025, Stanford University professor and best-selling novelist Abraham Verghese lauded Harvard’s opposition to the Trump administration’s recent attacks against it — and acknowledged the “outrage” students may be feeling.
Harvard chief's jab at Trump in speech to 2025 batch wins standing ovation
Harvard University President Alan Garber's opening lines drew loud applause at the historic Tercentenary Theatre in Harvard Yard. This comes as the Donald Trump administration has been targeting the enrolment of international students at the institution.
Harvard professor calls Trump's attacks on funding and students 'authoritarianism'
The Trump administration’s fight with Harvard isn’t letting up. The White House has moved to strip more than $2 billion in federal grants, block international student enrollment and suspend student visa appointments. Some at Harvard are speaking out, including professor and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his op-ed titled “Harvard Derangement Syndrome.”
Harvard President Gets Standing Ovation After Subtle Jab At Trump During Graduation Speech
Harvard University President Alan M. Garber received a standing ovation after he subtly jabbed the Trump administration over its attack on foreign students during his commencement speech on Thursday.Garber spoke after the Trump administration announced last week that it would suspend Harvard's ability to enroll international students, striking at a key revenue stream. The move marked a significant escalation in the administration’s broader campa…
Harvard President's Address to Trump: "Welcome Students From All over the World, as It Should Be"
Alan Garber, the most visible face of Harvard's struggle against the president of the United States, has received a one-minute ovation from students and teachers even before he even starts talking.
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