Introduction: Harvard's Controversy

Trump Administration's Actions Against Harvard

Harvard's Legal Battle

Trump's Accusations Against Harvard

Temporary Relief for Harvard

Impact on Indian Students

Introduction to the Morning Brief

Interview with Naveen Chopra

Uncertainty Among Indian Students

Visa Situations and Student Traffic

Impact on Other US Institutes

Duration of the Standoff

Interview with Immigration Lawyer Deepak

Deepak's Perspective on the Tussle

Harvard's Stand Against Trump Administration

Consequences for International Students

Legal Arguments and Retaliation

Impact on Diversity and Inclusion

Challenges for International Students

Long-term Impact on American Economy

Current State of US Immigration System

Future of Indian Students in the US

The Trump-Harvard tussle over international students has aspirants and their parents in a bind. 

In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Prachi Verma explores the ripple effect of the clash and what it signals for the future of American higher education. With its federal certification temporarily stripped, Harvard now has less than 30 days to prove it complies with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. While a federal judge has paused the enforcement, the uncertainty is real—especially for the nearly one-third of Harvard’s student population that comes from abroad, including 800 Indians.

As Indian families reassess their higher education plans, Prachi speaks to Naveen Chopra, founder of TC Global, and Deepak Ahluwalia, a U.S.-based immigration lawyer, to unpack what this means on the ground from admissions anxieties to long-term policy implications.  From curriculum and diversity to global enrolment strategies, the question lingers: in a decentralized and competitive academic world, can a single institution still lead or is the age of institutional bellwethers coming to an end?

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The Trump-Harvard tussle over international students has aspirants and their parents in a bind.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Prachi Verma explores the ripple effect of the clash and what it signals for the future of American higher education. With its federal certification temporarily stripped, Harvard now has less than 30 days to prove it complies with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. While a federal judge has paused the enforcement, the uncertainty is real&mdash;especially for the nearly one-third of Harvard&rsquo;s student population that comes from abroad, including 800 Indians.
As Indian families reassess their higher education plans, Prachi speaks to Naveen Chopra, founder of TC Global, and Deepak Ahluwalia, a U.S.-based immigration lawyer, to unpack what this means on the ground from admissions anxieties to long-term policy implications.&nbsp; From curriculum and diversity to global enrolment strategies, the question lingers: in a decentralized and competitive academic world, can a single institution still lead or is the age of institutional bellwethers coming to an end?
Tune In You can follow Prachi Verma on social media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-verma-0b114276">Linkedin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/prachivermaET">Twitter </a>Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000702130670">Tariffs trump trade</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000701174049">The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000701977001">The Influencer Economy&rsquo;s Quiet Reset</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000700201610">India&rsquo;s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">much more</a>.
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