LA Times: UMass Reverses Itself and Will Admit Iranians to Science Grad Programs

The National Iranian American Council said it welcomed the reversal. “Sanctions have caused many problems, but they are not an excuse to discriminate against Iranian students,” NIAC President Trita Parsi said in a prepared statement. “UMass has done the right thing to correct its mistake and we look forward to learning full details about how its new policy will ensure Iranian students are not discriminated against.