U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suspension of student visas for Harvard University applicants has ignited fierce criticism from academics, who warn of long-term damage to America’s education system. The six-month ban, justified by national security concerns, targets international students and exchange programs at the Ivy League institution.
Jay Nygard, a University of Minnesota staff member, told CGTN the move could disrupt university operations and funding. 🌍 "Students are caught in this visa hysteria," he said, accusing the administration of misunderstanding the value of global academic collaboration. Over 1 million international students contribute $40 billion annually to the U.S. economy, per recent data.
Critics argue the policy risks alienating future leaders and innovators. With universities already grappling with pandemic-related enrollment drops, this move could further strain budgets reliant on overseas tuition fees. 🚨 Will other schools face similar restrictions? Stay tuned.
