Why the US needs international students to remain a global innovation leader

The United States risks losing its global innovation edge as the Trump administration tightens restrictions on international students, threatening institutions like Harvard and halting visa screenings. International students contribute billions to the US economy and bring invaluable perspectives to campuses nationwide. Leaders from Minnesota colleges warn that current policies could cause a brain drain and undermine American higher education. Their absence would weaken both academic excellence and the country’s reputation as a global leader in innovation.