Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University, released a statement via email Friday morning addressing the concerns of international students attending the university.
The email, sent to all students and faculty, addresses a current issue of international students having their visas revoked by the Trump administration.
Wubah said “We are aware that such actions have affected PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education) institutions and more recently, Millersville University, and while the number of impacted students is very small, the consequences for those affected are significant.”
According to Wubah, there have been instances reported of students from foreign countries studying in the U.S. having their visas revoked without warning, or having their record with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) terminated. SEVIS is run by the Department of Homeland Security to monitor international students and the schools they attend.
Wubah said that the university’s Warfel Center for International Programs and Services is responsible for visas for international students. He said that while they are not notified of any student’s visa being revoked, that the Center is monitoring the statuses of student visas and will notify affected students if a problem occurs. Wubah also provided the names of faculty members to whom international students can direct their questions.
According to reporting by the Associated Press, The visa cancellations are affecting students nationwide and causing widespread calls to legal experts regarding the issue. The report states, about 1,024 international students across the country have had their visas revoked since March.
“We will continue to monitor and keep the campus informed of new developments as they arise and as we receive updated guidance from PASSHE Office of the Chancellor and PASSHE legal counsel.”
In a press release by Millersville University, the institution had 7,009 enrolled students in the Fall 2024 semester. The number of international students was not provided. According to College Factual, 0.75% students come from out of the country and majority of international students come from China, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.
