{"id":37721,"date":"2017-02-03T02:13:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T10:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/world.edu\/?p=37721"},"modified":"2017-02-03T02:13:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T10:13:10","slug":"trump-travel-ban-dimming-lamp-liberty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/trump-travel-ban-dimming-lamp-liberty\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump travel ban is \u2018dimming the lamp of liberty\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/airport759.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/airport759.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"378\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/airport759.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/airport759-250x139.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Forty-eight prominent US university presidents have written to Donald Trump urging him to rescind his controversial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/news\/donald-trump-travel-ban-hits-scholars-and-students\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"breaking_news-body\" data-position=\"body\">executive order<\/a>, introduced on 27 January, which\u00a0bars immigrants and non-immigrant visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.<\/p>\n<p>Since the order was signed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/blog\/response-us-universities-speak-out-against-trump-travel-ban\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"breaking_news-body\" data-position=\"body\">US universities<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/blog\/response-international-universities-speak-out-against-trump-ban\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"breaking_news-body\" data-position=\"body\">universities around the world<\/a> have condemned Mr Trump, describing the travel ban as \u201chateful\u201d, \u201cmisguided\u201d and \u201charmful\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The letter, and details of all signatories, are reproduced in full below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dear President Trump:<\/p>\n<p>We write as presidents of leading American colleges and universities to urge you to rectify or rescind the recent executive order closing our country\u2019s borders to immigrants and others from seven majority-Muslim countries and to refugees from throughout the world. If left in place, the order threatens both American higher education and the defining principles of our country.<\/p>\n<p>The order specifically prevents talented, law-abiding students and scholars from the affected regions from reaching our campuses. American higher education has benefited tremendously from this country\u2019s long history of embracing immigrants from around the world. Their innovations and scholarship have enhanced American learning, added to our prosperity, and enriched our culture. Many who have returned to their own countries have taken with them the values that are the lifeblood of our democracy. America\u2019s educational, scientific, economic, and artistic leadership depends upon our continued ability to attract the extraordinary people who for many generations have come to this country in search of freedom and a better life.<\/p>\n<p>This action unfairly targets seven predominantly Muslim countries in a manner inconsistent with America\u2019s best principles and greatest traditions. We welcome outstanding Muslim students and scholars from the United States and abroad, including the many who come from the seven affected countries. Their vibrant contributions to our institutions and our country exemplify the value of the religious diversity that has been a hallmark of American freedom since this country\u2019s founding. The American dream depends on continued fidelity to that value.<\/p>\n<p>We recognize and respect the need to protect America\u2019s security. The vetting procedures already in place are rigorous. Improvements to them should be based on evidence, calibrated to real risks, and consistent with constitutional principle.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout its history America has been a land of opportunity and a beacon of freedom in the world. It has attracted talented people to our shores and inspired people around the globe. This executive order is dimming the lamp of liberty and staining the country\u2019s reputation. We respectfully urge you to rectify the damage done by this order.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Robert L. Barchi<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/rutgers-the-state-university-of-new-jersey\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kimberly W. Benston<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/haverford-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Haverford College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joanne Berger-Sweeney<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/trinity-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Trinity College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>George Blumenthal<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-santa-cruz\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, Santa Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lee C. Bollinger<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/columbia-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Columbia University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Richard H. Brodhead<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/duke-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Duke University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Robert A. Brown<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/boston-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Boston University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kimberly Wright Cassidy<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/bryn-mawr-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Bryn Mawr College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ronald J. Daniels<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/johns-hopkins-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Johns Hopkins University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John J. DeGioia<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/georgetown-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Georgetown University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nicholas B. Dirks<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-berkeley\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, Berkeley<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christopher L. Eisgruber<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/princeton-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Princeton University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adam F. Falk<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/williams-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Williams College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drew Gilpin Faust<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/harvard-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Harvard University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patrick Gallagher<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-pittsburgh\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Howard Gillman<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-irvine\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, Irvine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amy Gutmann<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-pennsylvania\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andrew Hamilton<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/new-york-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">New York University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Philip J. Hanlon<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/dartmouth-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Dartmouth College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sam Hawgood, MBBS<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-san-francisco\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, San Francisco<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ralph J. Hexter<br \/>\nInterim Chancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-davis\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, Davis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-notre-dame\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Notre Dame<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pradeep K. Khosla<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-san-diego\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, San Diego<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marvin Krislov<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/oberlin-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Oberlin College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David W. Leebron<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/rice-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Rice University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ron Liebowitz<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/brandeis-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Brandeis University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wallace D. Loh<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-maryland-college-park\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Maryland, College Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anthony P. Monaco<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/tufts-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Tufts University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David Oxtoby<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/pomona-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Pomona College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christina H. Paxson<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/brown-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Brown University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D.<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\nFranklin &amp; Marshall College<\/p>\n<p>Carol Quillen<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/davidson-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Davidson College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hunter R. Rawlings III<br \/>\nInterim President<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/cornell-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Cornell University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clayton Rose<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/bowdoin-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Bowdoin College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peter Salovey<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/yale-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Yale University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael H. Schill<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-oregon\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark Schlissel M.D., Ph.D.<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-michigan\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Valerie Smith<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/swarthmore-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Swarthmore College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Barbara R. Snyder<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/case-western-reserve-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Case Western Reserve University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Debora L. Spar<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/barnard-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Barnard College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/stony-brook-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Stony Brook University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sonya Stephens<br \/>\nActing President<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/mount-holyoke-college\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Mount Holyoke College<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Claire E. Sterk<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/emory-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Emory University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark Tessier-Lavigne<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/stanford-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Stanford University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Satish K. Tripathi<br \/>\nPresident<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-at-buffalo\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University at Buffalo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark S. Wrighton<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/washington-university-in-st-louis\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Washington University in St Louis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Henry T. Yang<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-of-california-santa-barbara\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">University of California, Santa Barbara<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nicholas S. Zeppos<br \/>\nChancellor<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/vanderbilt-university\" data-mz=\"\" data-module=\"article-uni-link\">Vanderbilt University<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forty-eight prominent US university presidents have written to Donald Trump urging him to rescind his controversial executive order, introduced on 27 January, which\u00a0bars immigrants and non-immigrant visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. 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