Archive · 31 May 2025
Harvard President's Rebuke of Trump Draws Ovation
The president of Harvard University, Alan Garber, made a comment about students from all over the world and got a big applause.
This was during the graduation ceremony.
The applause was because the government, led by Donald Trump, had been trying to stop international students from studying at Harvard and took away some money.
The university and the government don't agree on whether the government should control who can study there.
Harvard President Alan Garber received a standing ovation.
Garber's remarks celebrated international students 'from around the world'.
The remarks occurred during the commencement ceremony.
The Trump administration attempted to block Harvard's international student enrollment.
The White House also cancelled federal contracts with Harvard.
- Who
- Alan Garber, Donald Trump, Harvard University, US Department of Homeland Security.
- What
- Harvard president's remarks at commencement drew a standing ovation amid tensions with Trump administration over international students.
- When
- May 29, 2025.
- Where
- Harvard University, United States.
- Why
- In response to the Trump administration's attempts to block international student enrollment and withdraw funding.
Harvard University
Trump Administration
University vs. Government Roles
Harvard University
Prioritizing university autonomy and global scholarship.
Trump Administration
Prioritizing government oversight and national security.
- Key Figure
- Alan Garber
- Institution
- Harvard University
- Event
- Commencement ceremony
- Reaction
- Standing ovation
- Context
- US government actions against Harvard
Sources
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'They're going to be ok': Trump on Chinese students after visa crackdown
