Students for Fair Admissions and Harvard Revive the Idea of Meritocracy
Changes in University Admissions After Supreme Court Ruling Two years back, the Supreme Court made a significant decision, overturning a long-standing rule that allowed universities to consider affirmative action in admissions. This ruling indicated that race could not be a factor in whether a student gains entry into a school. In the cases against Harvard […]
Judge Appointed by Obama Permits Harvard to Keep Accepting International Students
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment A federal judge recently intervened to stop the Trump administration from prohibiting Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. Harvard initiated legal action against the administration after it sought to revoke the university’s ability to host international students, a move that stemmed from unresolved issues […]
Harvard secures court ruling permitting international students during Trump controversy
Announcement Regarding Harvard University Contract On Friday, President Trump indicated that an announcement about a contract with Harvard University, specifically concerning international student policies, is expected within the week. “Many have inquired about what’s happening with Harvard’s significant misconduct that we’ve been addressing,” Trump shared. “We’ve been in close discussions with Harvard, and it seems […]
A federal judge stops Trump’s attempt to prevent Harvard from hosting foreign students.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move Against Harvard’s International Students A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempts to stop Harvard University from enrolling international students. US District Judge Alison Burrows issued a ruling that allows Harvard to continue hosting foreign students while ongoing legal issues are addressed. This decision represents another win for […]
Rep. Stefanik calls on the SEC to investigate Harvard for allegedly hiding information from investors
Investigation Request Towards Harvard by Rep. Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to look into Harvard University. She, as a Harvard alumna, expressed concerns about the institution potentially withholding “material information” from recent bond investors amidst ongoing tensions with the Trump administration over federal funding. In a […]
Judge prolongs decision against Trump’s visa restrictions for Harvard
A federal judge in Boston ruled on Monday to extend the suspension of the Trump administration’s order which aimed to restrict international students at Harvard from registering. This extension will last until June 23 and follows a request for an emergency hearing made by Harvard at the end of May, after the Department of Homeland […]
Harvard achieves a significant victory in its battle for international students
A federal judge in Boston has decided to extend a restraining order on President Donald Trump’s efforts to prevent international students from coming to the U.S. to study at Harvard University. This ruling, made on Monday, serves as a temporary win for the well-established institution in an ongoing legal conflict with the Trump administration. Harvard’s […]
Gregg Jarrett Speculates on the Potential Court Outcome of Trump’s Harvard Policy
Trump’s Decision on Foreign Students Faces Legal Challenges Greg Jarrett, a legislative analyst, expressed on Monday that he believes President Trump’s move to block foreign students from attending Harvard will stand up in court. The Department of Homeland Security revoked its certification for Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on May 22. This action […]
Harvard researcher from Russia freed following frog embryo trafficking accusation
Release of Harvard Scientist Accused of Smuggling Frog Embryos A Russian scientist at Harvard University, who faced allegations of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., was released from federal custody after four months. Kseniia Petrova, 30, was arrested in February upon returning from a trip to France, where she reportedly obtained embryonic samples for research […]
Battles between Harvard and Columbia with Trump highlight lessons for other universities
The conflict between the Trump administration and institutions like Harvard and Columbia offers valuable insights for other universities as they navigate the president’s attempts to influence their policies. While Trump has made clear his intent to challenge higher education on the campaign trail, the extent of his confrontational approach took many schools by surprise. In […]