On Dec. 16, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation that expands the travel ban announced in June 2025 to additional countries, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The restrictions apply to citizens of the affected countries who are outside of the United States on Jan. 1 and who do not have a valid visa on that date.

A total of 19 countries are now subject to the full ban, as well as individuals traveling with documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. The proclamation also expands the list of countries subject to partial entry restrictions, which includes suspension of entry for individuals traveling on F and J visas.

The lists of countries subject to the full and partial bans can be found on the OVIS website, along with additional details regarding the provisions of the proclamation. OVIS has been in touch with students and scholars from those affected countries and will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Following her attendance at the Association of American Universities fall members meeting, President Sian Beilock visited multiple legislators on Capitol Hill. She discussed the challenges facing higher education and the importance of federal research funding with Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), increasing transparency and affordability in higher education with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and energy research as well as the importance of dialogue and the legacy of Coach Eugene F. "Buddy" Teevens III '79 with Sen. John Hoeven ’79 (R-ND).

President Sian Beilock delivered her feedback, as requested, to the Administration about the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” and shared that information publicly via a message to Dartmouth faculty, staff, and students.

The response reiterated the feedback that President Beilock shared with members of the Administration during a phone call on Oct. 17, which reflected the input of the Board of Trustees, faculty governance groups across campus, and the broader Dartmouth community.

Dartmouth will continue to engage with the federal government—regardless of what political party is in power—to preserve one of the most successful joint ventures in history.

President Sian Beilock met with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) while in D.C. for an event with the Constructive Dialogue Institute. They discussed the importance of federally-funded research in New Hampshire, and ways to better engage the state and business community in advocating for science. 

Dartmouth’s Office of Visa and Immigration Services, OPAL, and IDE hosted a “Know Your Rights” session on Oct. 2, during which the ACLU of New Hampshire shared information on immigration rights, public safety, community support, and how to navigate immigration-related challenges with confidence. OVIS Director Susan Ellison and Keiselim Montás, director of Safety and Security at Dartmouth, also took questions from the audience. The event was open to all students, faculty, and staff.