Lead: International affairs are bounding onto campus operations as a court order, visa denials and government warnings about foreign interference reshape university risk management. A federal court sought remedies after Immigration and Customs Enforcement wrongfully deported a Babson College student; the DOJ later called a suggested nonimmigrant student‑visa remedy “unfeasible.” In the U.K., ministers and MI5 briefed university leaders and urged reporting of suspected foreign interference, citing pressure on China‑related research and Confucius Institute ties. What happened: The DOJ’s filing underscored limits on court authority over visa adjudications while the MI5 briefings aim to centralize reporting and allocate £3m to counter interference. Universities now face simultaneous legal, diplomatic and compliance challenges involving individual visa cases and broader research-security threats. Why it matters: International student flows, research collaborations and campus safety protocols are at risk. Universities must fortify consular engagement, legal support for noncitizen students, and counter‑interference reporting systems to protect researchers and preserve global partnerships.