Trump should end higher education dependence on student visas

Published January 24, 2025 1:58pm ET



If President Donald Trump is looking for a way to curtail immigration excesses while dealing a blow to the left-wing higher education cabal, he need not look further than reforming the student visa program.

International students have been part of the American higher education system for decades with good reason. An education in the United States is a wonderful opportunity, which is a testament to the quality of education that U.S. institutions can provide. It is also good for American students, who have the opportunity to form relationships with and learn from foreign students. 

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