International Students
International Graduate Students Petition Harvard for More Resources
The petition calls on Dench and GSAS administrators to hire ESL tutors at the school’s Writing Center, among other requests.
Three Harvard Affiliates Win International Rhodes Scholarships
Michael Liu ’19, Olga Romanova ’19, and T. Mattea Mrkusic ’17 have been named Harvard’s three newest international Rhodes scholars.
Student Advisers Encourage Students of Color to Study Abroad
The Office of International Education’s student advisers shared their experiences studying abroad as people of color Thursday evening.
Typhoon Mangkhut Hits International Students' Homes
As Typhoon Mangkhut — so far labeled the most powerful storm of the year — struck Southeast Asia, Harvard students checked in with loved ones back home.
Students at HKS Petition for More International Speakers
The students requested that HKS replace John Kasich as the main addressee or add another speaker to the commencement program who better international students.
Harvard Sees Increase in International Applications
Harvard College has seen an 8.9 percent increase in international applicants while other universities have observed their applications from foreign students fall.
Faust Meets with Lawmakers in Washington about Higher Ed Act, Immigration
Faust traveled to D.C. last week to meet with Democratic lawmakers about the “deep concerns” she has about reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act and immigration laws.
Bucking National Trend, GSAS Sees 2 Percent Increase in Int'l Applications
Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences saw a 2 percent increase in applications from abroad this year, despite a national drop in international applicants.
Trump’s TPS Changes Could Affect Dozens at Harvard
Dozens of Harvard affiliates remain uncertain about their futures after government officials announced changes to the Temporary Protected Status program this month.
Faust Joins University Presidents’ Alliance Defending Undocumented Students
University President Drew G. Faust joined over two dozen university presidents to form a coalition to support undocumented and international students on U.S. campuses.
Two Harvard Seniors Win International Rhodes Scholarships
Harvard seniors Terrens Muradzikwa ’18 and Mandela Patrick ’18 will continue their studies abroad at Oxford as international Rhodes Scholars.
Military Takeover Stokes Uncertainty For Zimbabwean Students
“My mom had to tell me to go to sleep,” Muradzikwa said. “I was awake until around 4 a.m. trying to keep up to date with the rally that was going on. And my mom was like, ‘no, you need to sleep.’”
Harvard Without Borders
As the presidential search committee combs the world for Faust's successor, some say that Harvard’s potential as a global university should weigh heavily on their minds.
Worldwide Week Showcases Harvard's Global Footprint
The Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs worked with Harvard schools, research centers, academic departments, and student organizations to host internationally-minded events throughout the week.
Visa Service Suspension Threatens Turkish Scholars
After the U.S. and Turkish governments announced they would stop issuing most visitor visas, some are worried that Turkish scholars may be barred from coming to the country.
