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Federal Investigation Launched into University of Pennsylvania's Foreign Donations

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the University of Pennsylvania for allegedly inaccurate foreign financial disclosures, demanding tax records since 2017 and details on foreign agreements and personnel within 30 days, part of a broader crackdown on universities by the Trump administr...

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Trump Administration Halts Harvard University Grant Funding

The Trump administration announced it is halting all future grant funding to Harvard University due to allegations of violating federal law and fostering antisemitism, escalating tensions between the White House and elite universities; the university president rejected the administration's demands.

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Congressional Panel Accused of Chilling Free Speech in Antisemitism Inquiry

A congressional panel investigating antisemitism on US college campuses is accused of suppressing free speech and likened to the McCarthy-era HUAC, prompting criticism from legal experts and Jewish faculty who worry about the chilling effect on academic freedom.

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Columbia University Lays Off 180 Researchers Due to Trump Funding Cuts

Columbia University in New York City is laying off 180 federally funded researchers due to the Trump administration's cuts to university funding, impacting research infrastructure and prompting a search for alternative funding sources, with the European Union and France offering support to affected ...

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US Restarts Student Loan Collections, Impacting Millions

The U.S. government restarts student loan collections for five million borrowers, impacting tax refunds, Social Security, and credit scores, with Latinos and Blacks disproportionately affected; Congress considers further changes to loan programs.

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French Assembly Debates Antisemitism Bill Amidst Heated Disagreements

The French National Assembly started debating a bill to fight antisemitism in higher education on May 6th, passing only the first article mandating antisemitism and racism awareness training, amidst heated disagreements among deputies, particularly regarding disciplinary measures and definitions of ...

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Trump Terminates \$2.2 Billion in Harvard Research Grants

The Trump administration terminated \$2.2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard University due to concerns about alleged race discrimination, antisemitism, and unmet reform demands, prompting a lawsuit from the university.

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Congressional Hearing Grills College Presidents Over Antisemitism

House Republicans pressed college presidents on Wednesday over alleged inadequate responses to campus antisemitism, prompting apologies and raising questions about federal funding and the efficacy of Department of Education oversight.

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Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze Amidst Antisemitism Dispute

Harvard University is facing a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze due to a dispute with the Trump administration over its handling of antisemitism on campus and its response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, leading to calls for the resignation of Harvard Corporation chair Penny Pritzk...

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Proposed Tenfold Tax Hike on College Endowments

House Republicans are considering increasing the tax on college endowments from 1.4% to as high as 21%, following President Trump's attacks on elite universities and their large, tax-free endowments; the move is part of a broader effort to cut government spending and could significantly impact colle...

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EU Offers €500 Million to Attract Scientists Amidst US Research Funding Crisis

The European Commission announced a €500 million initiative to attract scientists, particularly from the US, where funding for research is facing challenges and political pressure, as evidenced by Harvard University's recent conflict with the Department of Education.

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Tilburg University Suspends Collaboration with Two Israeli Universities

Tilburg University suspended institutional collaborations with Bar-Ilan and Reichman Universities in Israel due to their alleged ties to the Israeli military, following a December 2022 committee recommendation, while maintaining individual and project-level collaborations and continuing discussions ...

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