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The State Department is investigating whether Harvard University will remain part of a government program that provides American visas for international students and researchers.

"This new office is part of the [university's] ongoing effort to break down silos, ensuring all members of our community are connected, supported and empowered to contribute to a thriving intellectual environment," Hoekstra wrote.

"Technology underpins every aspect of Harvard," said Klara Jelinkova, vice president and University chief information officer, who opened the event by praising IT staff for their impact across the University.

"Mr. Rubio signed off on a recommendation to the Treasury Department last month to open an investigation, which experts said was an unusual attempt from a cabinet secretary."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is initiating an investigation into Harvard University for potentially violating federal sanctions through collaboration with blacklisted officials in a health insurance conference in China.

Long before President Donald Trump engaged in a war against Harvard University, the Ivy League has been a breeding ground for world leaders, including many US presidents.

The Trump administration's demand for viewpoint diversity audits at Harvard represents an attempt at government micromanagement of a private institution, fundamentally threatening First Amendment rights.

"The world as it is tempts us with the lure of what one might generously call comfortable thinking... False conviction saps true potential."

Harvard states that it complied with requests from DHS, contradicting Secretary Kristi Noem's assertion that the response fell short, leading to the revocation.

"I join President Garber in condemning the government's illegal action against our school, and in affirming the immense value our international students bring to the GSD community."