Trump’s Higher-Ed Fight Comes to Public Schools in States He Won

Arizona State University President Michael Crow is proud that his school is home to more international students — about 17,000 — than any other public institution in the US.

Now, the pipeline for that cohort of students, who pay a premium to study at American universities, is under siege. More than 1,000 ASU students are waiting on visa interviews after a pause instituted by the Trump administration.

Crow is upfront about the money at stake: In-person and online international students contributed $360 million in tuition revenue in fiscal 2024, helping lower attendance costs for Arizonans.

“I don’t know why someone ...