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Trump Administration's Pressure on US Universities Sparks Justice Department Conflict

Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove's pressure on the Department of Justice to investigate Columbia University activists protesting the Gaza war, coupled with his past actions, including attempts to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, sparked internal conflict and raised concerns about pol...

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Georgetown Rejects Student Referendum Urging Divestment from Pro-Israel Entities

Georgetown University rejected a non-binding student referendum advocating divestment from pro-Israel companies and Israeli institutions, citing its commitment to academic freedom and its Socially Responsible Investing Policy; the referendum passed with 1,447 votes in favor and 685 opposed out of ro...

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White House Freezes \$2 Billion in Harvard Funding, Demands Further Action on Anti-Israel Bias

The White House declared Harvard's efforts to address antisemitism insufficient, freezing over \$2 billion in federal funding and threatening further cuts unless the university takes additional steps to counter what it views as anti-Israel bias; Harvard has responded by sharing data with Homeland Se...

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St Andrews Rector Wins Appeal Over Israel-Gaza Comments

Following an investigation into comments she made about the Israel-Gaza conflict, the rector of St Andrews University, Stella Maris, successfully appealed her removal from the university court; the chancellor overturned the court's decision, allowing Ms. Maris to retain her position until 2026.

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Trump Administration Investigates Harvard Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations

The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for potential civil rights violations related to allegedly race-based article selection, while a federal judge expedited Harvard's lawsuit challenging a $2.3 billion federal funding freeze.

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French University Professors Targeted in Pro-Palestinian Protests

Pro-Palestinian activists at several French universities, including Tolbiac, Paris I, Paris VIII, Nanterre, and Sciences Po, have physically and verbally harassed professors perceived as pro-Israel, prompting government condemnation and raising concerns about academic freedom.

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White House Freezes $2 Billion in Harvard Funding, Demands Further Action on Anti-Israel Bias

The White House considers Harvard's efforts to combat antisemitism insufficient and has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding, threatening further cuts unless the university addresses perceived anti-Israel bias; Harvard has sued the Trump administration and shared data with DHS in response.

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Harvard Professors Donate $2.5 Million to Fight Trump Administration Funding Freeze

Eighty-four Harvard professors pledged $2.5 million in salary cuts to support the university's lawsuit against the Trump administration's $3.2 billion funding freeze, stemming from a dispute over alleged antisemitic incidents and demands for institutional changes.

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Harvard Report Reveals Widespread Antisemitism and Islamophobia

A Harvard task force report details widespread antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, impacting education, social life, and faculty hiring, following the October 2023 Hamas attacks which exacerbated pre-existing tensions.

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EU Seeks to Attract US Scientists Amidst Funding Freezes

Faced with US funding freezes targeting specific research areas, the EU is launching initiatives to attract top American scientists, offering academic freedom, financial support, and visa assistance; multiple universities and the ERC are involved, with millions of Euros pledged.

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France Courts American Scientists Amidst Domestic Research Concerns

France's "Choose France for Science" initiative, launched in response to perceived threats to academic freedom in the U.S., offers financial support to researchers in key fields; however, it faces criticism from French researchers who demand improved salaries and working conditions.

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Elite Universities Unite Against Trump Administration's Crackdown

Facing funding freezes and demands for cultural changes, roughly 10 elite universities, mostly in Democratic states, have formed an informal coalition to oppose the Trump administration's actions following antisemitic incidents and protests on some campuses after the October 7 Hamas attacks.

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