Trump Administration Revokes Harvard International Student Visas Forcing 6,800 Transfers

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing the school's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and claims that it fosters an unsafe campus environment. The Department of Homeland Security's action affects approximately 6,800 foreign students, more than a quarter of Harvard's enrollment, many of whom are integral to the university's sports teams and academic programs. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of noncompliance with reporting requests and criticized the university's diversity policies and alleged pro-Hamas sympathies. Harvard has condemned the move as unlawful and is actively working to support its international students while contesting the decision. The loss of international students, who pay full tuition and contribute substantially to Harvard's revenue and the broader U.S. economy, could severely impact the university's financial stability and athletic programs. The administration has offered Harvard a chance to regain certification if it complies with demands for detailed information about threats and campus incidents involving foreign students.