Harvard tightens screening of international visitors following federal probes: Here's what to know

In a shift reflecting Washington’s changing posture on academic collaboration, Harvard University has introduced a new screening system for international participants, faculty, and co-sponsors in all university-affiliated educational programmes. According to an internal presentation obtained by The Harvard Crimson , the measures will apply across executive education, online courses, workshops, and conferences, signalling a significant broadening of compliance oversight once reserved for science and technology ventures. The slide deck, presented to staff of the Economics Department on 30 October, 2025, outlines expanded procedures requiring checks on attendees and collaborators from certain restricted nations, including China, Iran, and Russia. While export control laws have