Karin Fischer
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Background: The Trump administration has increased scrutiny of overseas funding, including investigations into Harvard, Penn, Berkeley, and Michigan, warning of risks of foreign influence on campus. Colleges have said they already comply with federal rules. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
The Trump Administration Is Scrutinizing Colleges’ Foreign Gifts. It’s Not the First Time.
Harvard University received a letter on Thursday demanding a host of records on its overseas contracts. The roots of that fight stem from President Trump’s first term.
www.chronicle.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Background: The Trump administration has increased scrutiny of overseas funding, including investigations into Harvard, Penn, Berkeley, and Michigan, warning of risks of foreign influence on campus. Colleges have said they already comply with federal rules. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...