The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will begin considering individuals’ social media activity when evaluating immigration and visa requests. This policy will apply to applicants for lawful permanent resident status, international students, and individuals affiliated with educational institutions currently under […]
According to multiple news reports and university statements, more than 200 international students, former students, and faculty members across the United States — including some in North Carolina — have had their U.S. visas revoked. At this time, we are not aware of any Wake […]
On March 20, an executive order (EO) was issued to close the U.S. Department of Education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law,” transferring education authority to states and local communities. According to a Department of Education news release, this change will […]
The 4th Circuit District Court of Appeals ruled on Friday, March 14, that the Administration’s efforts to restrict illegal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities across all government agencies and recipients of federal funding may proceed while legal challenges are ongoing. In staying a lower […]
Wake Forest University follows federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination or harassment of people based on their race, color, sex, national origin, or other protected categories1. These laws apply even when the goal is to advance important University goals, such as building […]