Scammers are using AI bots to pose as students, enroll in online classes, and steal financial aid. The Education Department is now requiring ID verification to fight the surge in fraud.
American universities, home to many programs at the top of their fields, have long appealed to students around the world hoping to pursue research and get a foothold in the U.S. job market.
The student visas of five individuals currently attending or recently graduated from Harvard University have been revoked, according to Harvard. Since the beginning of Trump's second term, the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas nationwide.
While the number of impacted students appears to be small—about 300 students targeted last week—the actions have sparked fear and questions about the rights these students have, especially free speech.
Barnard College officials say pro-Palestinian protesters wearing kaffiyeh scarves and masks have pushed their way into Milbank Hall, which houses the offices of the dean, and assaulted a school employee.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country. Critics warn these moves may marginalize underrepresented students, while supporters argue they combat “woke” policies.
New York could become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions in the college application process, a practice that has long been criticized as favoring white or wealthy students based on their familial alumni connections.
