How the Trump Administration's Battle with Universities Will Play Out in the Long Term

Trump's criticism of Harvard had a real core. The elite university has long responded to it. The fact that it continues to be the focus of the U.S. government has another reason.

Why Donald Trump Targets Harvard, and Why That Matters

Fair Observer Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle dissect the political and cultural significance of Donald...

How the Trump administration's battle with universities will play out in the long term

NPR's Scott Simon asks the Washington Post's Laura Meckler about the long-term consequences of the Trump administration's legal battle with Harvard University.

Harvard University faces a dilemma

The ongoing tussle between US President Donald Trump and some universities has had its first casualty. The oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the US – Harvard University – has been barred from enrolling international students. The US administration has struck a major blow to the Ivy League institution, which had been standing firm against the Trump administration’s long list of demands. They included Harvard change its hiring…

The Donald Trump administration has announced a ban on international students from pursuing their studies at Harvard, sparking strong reactions. This decision raises questions about its motivations and its implications for American higher education.

Donald Trump's government announced Thursday measures to end Harvard's ability to enroll international students, intensifying its dispute with the oldest university in the United States.