Fear and confusion mounted quickly on Thursday as international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrollment, sought clarity or reassurance.

BANGKOK (AP) — The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next.

Amid President Trump's "America First" rhetoric and policies, which have affected trade and led to more restrictive immigration policies, does the United States' reputation, buoyed by prestigious top universities and cutting-edge firms,