Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Trump Says Harvard 'Starting to Behave' on International Student Transparency
The US government, led by Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon, is asking Harvard University to share information about its international students.
They want to ensure these students aren't causing problems and want to combat antisemitism on campus.
Trump said that Harvard is starting to cooperate.
The government has taken steps, like a ban on visas, to push the university to comply.
However, Harvard initially resisted, claiming it would threaten the university's freedom.
The situation has also involved halting grants, which was temporarily stopped by a federal judge.
Trump said Harvard is starting to cooperate with demands for student lists.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon defends Trump's actions regarding universities.
The administration is focused on vetting international students and combating antisemitism.
Trump signed a proclamation that could ban foreign students from studying at Harvard.
A federal judge temporarily halted Trump’s order after Harvard filed a new lawsuit.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, and Harvard University
- What
- Trump said Harvard is starting to cooperate with demands for transparency.
- When
- Recent news
- Where
- Harvard University and Washington D.C.
- Why
- The administration wants to ensure international students are vetted and to combat antisemitism.
Harvard University
Trump Administration
University Autonomy
Harvard University
Universities should have autonomy over their policies and governance.
Trump Administration
The government has a right to demand policy changes from universities.
- Key Figure
- Donald Trump
- Education Secretary
- Linda McMahon
- Universities Involved
- Harvard and Columbia
- Focus
- Transparency on international students and combating antisemitism
- Government Action
- Visa ban for foreign students
- Harvard International Student Enrollment (2024-2025)
- Nearly 6,800
