Kentucky universities, including Murray State, have issued statements regarding President Donald Trump's Executive Order temporarily blocking entry of citizens from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
Murray State's statement:
Murray State University has confirmed that there are no current students or visiting faculty from the countries outlined in the executive order signed last Friday. The Institute of International Studies and other University officials are reaching out to all international students to ensure that they are aware of all University resources, and to provide support as needed.
Western Kentucky University officials said in a statement Monday they have reached out to two dozen individuals at the university who are from the seven countries named in President Donald Trump's Executive Order banning entry into the United States.
WKU has advised the 22 students and two faculty members to not travel outside of the U.S. while the ban is in place. In the statement, President Gary Ransdell stressed the safety of international students and said the university will ensure they stay on track to graduate.
University of Kentucky alsoissued a statement Monday touting a diverse student and faculty body. In response to the order, the university is looking into its potential effect on students, faculty and staff and legal implications. UK is also advising people from the affected countries and their families to refrain from traveling abroad. The letter goes on to state, "We are an inclusive community where everyone - regardless of religion, identity, origin, or perspective - is welcome and should feel a sense of safety and belonging."
University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro tweeted Sunday night that welcoming people regardless of race, ethnicity and religious belief or nationality is "everyone's job" in the UT system.
Making sure UT faculty,staff&students feel welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, religious belief or nationality is everyone's job.
— UT President Emeritus Joe (@UTPastPrezJoe) January 30, 2017
