The federal government has terminated the visitor status of four international students at Wayne State University and several other universities throughout the state. WSU President, Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not notify the university or the students before terminating their status.
Plus, local police, state lawmakers and Detroit officials endorsed legislation to create a new public safety and violence prevention fund.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
April 8th, 2025, 10:02 pm
The Detroit Evening Report
Federal government revokes visas for international students at WSU, universities nationwide
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Published April 8th, 2025, 10:02 pm
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The federal government has terminated the visitor status of four international students at Wayne State University and several other universities throughout the state. WSU President, Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not notify the university or the students before terminating their status.
Plus, local police, state lawmakers and Detroit officials endorsed legislation to create a new public safety and violence prevention fund.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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