Harvard’s International Students Face New Rules After Government Decision
Hey there! Did you hear about the recent news from Harvard University? The U.S. government has decided that Harvard can no longer enroll new international students. 😮
So, what does this mean? Well, students from other countries who were planning to study at Harvard won’t be able to start their studies there right now. This decision was announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (that’s a government department that helps keep the country safe).
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, said that enrolling international students is a privilege (that’s like a special permission), not a right. She mentioned that Harvard hasn’t been following some federal laws, so they’re taking this action.
But wait, there’s more! The government also said that international students who are already studying at Harvard need to transfer to a different school or might lose their legal status in the U.S. That’s a big change for a lot of students!
Harvard isn’t happy about this decision. They said they’re committed to supporting their international students and that students from over 140 countries make the university and the nation better. 🌍❤️
The university also called the government’s action unlawful and harmful. They’re working quickly to help their students and find a solution.
Earlier this year, in April, the government froze (that means stopped) $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard. This happened after Harvard didn’t agree to remove some programs that support diversity and inclusion (that’s about making sure everyone is treated fairly and that people from different backgrounds are included).
Did you know that as of the fall 2023 semester, more than 27% of Harvard’s students are from other countries? That’s a lot of students who are now affected by this decision.
This is a developing story, and many people are watching to see what happens next. What do you think about this situation? Share your thoughts with friends and family!
Reference(s):
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