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Latest Developments on International Students at Harvard University

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While on the road, I could not share about this, but such unbelievable days. Summary of the Situation As of late May 2025, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, both new and existing, under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)1257. This action affects more than 6,800 current … Read more

Tufts University Defends Rümeysa Öztürk in Legal Filing: Full Declaration by President Sunil Kumar

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On April 2, 2025, Tufts University released a formal declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student facing detention and deportation. The following is the full text of the statement, signed by Tufts President Sunil Kumar, as submitted to the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. University Declaration for Rümeysa Öztürk April 2, 2025 … Read more