At least two international students at Eastern Michigan University have had their visas revoked by the U.S. State Department as of April 10, according to the university.
In a statement via email, Walter Kraft, vice president for communications at EMU, said that the university intends to support its international students.
"Eastern Michigan University remains committed to supporting our hundreds of international students, all of whom were legally authorized by the U.S. government to live in the United States and enroll at EMU," Kraft said. "We are proud of the many contributions these students provide to our campus community."
The reason behind the student's visa cancellation remains unclear, but the action follows a trend across the country.
According to Inside Higher Ed, across at least 170 U.S. colleges and universities, roughly 1,000 students and recent graduates have had their visa status terminated.
About 6% of undergraduates at EMU are international, which is on par with the national average, according to the Institute for International Education. The Graduate School hosts 11% international students and 29% of faculty at EMU are international.
This is a developing story. Check The Eastern Echo for more updates.
