Harvard Students Protest Potential Funding Cuts: "Without Us, Harvard Is Not Harvard"

Harvard International Students Protest Potential Funding Cuts Harvard University is facing a student-led protest over the potential loss of approximately $100 million in federal contracts. The protest, which took place during graduation week, was organized by international students concerned about the impact of these cuts on their future at the university. The demonstration involved dozens of students holding signs and listening to student speakers. One student, Leo Gerdén, stated, "Without these international students, Harvard is not Harvard." The Trump administration's proposed cuts follow over $2.5 billion in previous federal contracts with the university. The students' concerns highlight the significant contribution of international students to the academic and research environment at Harvard and other institutions nationwide. The protest underscores the broader debate about the role of international students in American higher education and the potential consequences of funding reductions.