In Photos: Chants and posters echoes through the campus amid Trump admin's recent announcements on the crackdown of Harvard University

Hundreds of students at Harvard University staged a mass protest after the US President Donald Trump's administration announced it will cancel all federal contracts worth about $100 million with the university. (Image credit: AP)

Students gathered near the Science Centre Plaza and chanted slogans like "Trump = traitor" and "Who belongs in class today? Let them stay!", a direct reference to Trump's revocation of Harvard's accreditation to the US student and exchange visitor program. Prior to this, the government has already cancelled more than $2.6 billion grants for research. (Image credit: AP)

This move was part of President Trump's sweeping crackdown on elite universities. He accused Harvard of fostering liberal bias and antisemitism, which triggered immediate backlash on campus. The move has put the future of thousands of international students and scholars at risk, with many now facing deportation or forced transfers. (Image credit: AP)

Harvard filed a lawsuit on April 21 over the Trump administration’s push to change the university’s leadership, rules and admissions policies. After that, the administration cut the school’s federal funding, tried to stop international student enrollment and threatened to remove its tax-exempt status. (Image credit: AP& ANI)

Harvard comprise of 27 per cent international students. Many now fear they may be forced to leave the country just as they complete their degrees. The protest was also joined by the alumni of the university. A group called Crimson Courage has planned to file a class-action lawsuit against the administration. (Image credit: AP)

Ryan Enos, a government professor at Harvard University, said, "I've had colleagues abroad tell me they're now warning students against applying to US universities. It's heartbreaking." (Image credit: AP)

As of now, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order on the student and exchange visitor program revocation. A full hearing over the issue is scheduled for May 29. (Image credit: US Supreme Court official website)

Harvard University is an ivy-league college founded in 1636. It offers top-quality education, global recognition and valuable opportunities. Many students chose it to build their careers, connect with diverse people and access excellent research and resources. It is seen as a gateway to success worldwide. (File Photo)