Targeting International Students: Is the U.S. Losing Its Way?
New U.S. visa rules and scrutiny are turning international students into political pawns. Huang Jiyuan warns this signals a moral collapse.
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US Politics Clash with Campus Autonomy in Higher Education Crisis
The Trump administration’s intervention in US universities, from Harvard’s SEVP decertification to frozen research grants, signals a new era of politicized campuses.
Why Harvard Is the Epicenter of Trump’s Culture War
Harvard has become the symbolic battleground in Trump’s culture war, facing funding freezes and legal fights over DEI and international student policies.
US Tightens Visa Rules for Students from the Chinese Mainland
The US tightens visa screening for students from the Chinese mainland, threatening campus budgets and shaking up global education in an era of shifting travel policies.
Political Makeover Shakes Up U.S. Higher Education
Harvard faces a political makeover as the Trump administration targets U.S. higher education, claiming to “use every legal means to shut down the Department of Education” amid deep partisan divides.
Trump Proposes 15% Cap on Foreign Students at Harvard
President Trump urges Harvard to cap foreign enrolment at 15% versus current ~31%, threatening funding cuts and sparking a legal battle over global student mobility.
Harvard Faces $384M Shortfall as International Students Exit
Harvard could lose $384M annually—30% of its net student income—if international students withdraw. Domestic students face higher fees and deeper debt.
13.35M Students Sign Up for 2025 Gaokao in the Chinese Mainland
13.35M students registered for the 2025 gaokao in the Chinese mainland, underscoring fierce competition and the rise of digital exam prep.
Harvard vs. U.S. Government: Academia’s High-Stakes Battle
Harvard’s battle with the U.S. government over foreign student enrollment and academic freedom intensifies as legal challenges mount and a federal judge pauses the suspension order.
Trump Eyes $3B Harvard Funds for Trade Schools in Education Clash
President Trump threatens to reallocate $3B in federal grants from Harvard to U.S. trade schools, sparking debates on antisemitism, academic freedom and international student policies.