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UGBC Releases Statement Affirming Support for Immigrants, International Students

Reetu Agnihotri October 22, 2025
UGBC posted a statement to its Instagram Wednesday morning, highlighting resources for students affected by increased Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Boston.
(Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)

UGBC Sets Time Limit on Public Comments, Plans To Release Statement on ICE Presence Near Campus

Reetu Agnihotri October 22, 2025
The UGBC Senate passed an amendment to its constitution imposing a time limit on public comments at Senate meetings, one of many changes to the constitution passed during the meeting.
(Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)

Students Criticize UGBC’s Response to ICE Sighting, Note Disconnect With Student Body

Reetu Agnihotri October 1, 2025
Students called on UGBC to reflect on why its work doesn't always resonate with the student body, noting that it hasn't issued a statement in response to an ICE vehicle sighting near campus.
(Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)

Students Urge UGBC To Issue a Statement Following ICE Presence Near Campus

Reetu Agnihotri September 24, 2025
Dragstedt and Weiss encouraged the UGBC Senate in a public comment to release a statement in solidarity and in support of students, condemning the presence of ICE near campus.
(Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)

UGBC Highlights Resources for Students Amid Increased ICE Activity in Boston

Reetu Agnihotri September 17, 2025
UGBC President Cami Kulbieda highlighted OGE's global engagement gateway as a resource offering students guidance and support amid increased ICE activity in Boston.
A combination of travel bans and immigration restrictions imposed by the Trump administration in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is making it unlikely that international faculty and students will be able travel to the United States in time for the start of the fall semester. (Image by Jess Rivilis/Heights Editor)

“Only Things I Want Are a Haircut And an Education”: Travel Restrictions Threaten International Students, Faculties’ Arrival

Owen Fahy July 7, 2020
A combination of travel bans and immigration restrictions imposed by the Trump administration in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is making it unlikely that international faculty and students will be able travel to the United States in time for the start of the fall semester.
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