Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
US Probes Visa Programs at Nine Top Colleges
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
The Trump administration is investigating the use of foreign exchange visa programs at nine prominent colleges, including Harvard University, Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The probes are the latest action targeting international students and scholars at elite schools.
WHO: The Trump administration
WHAT: Investigations into foreign exchange visa programs at nine top colleges
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The investigations are part of the administration's broader crackdown on international students and scholars at elite schools.
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