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Harvard’s enduring leftist leanings: From Castro to campus controversies – Times of India

Fidel Castro. (Getty Images) Harvard university, a beacon of liberal academia and a prominent US academic leader, has long displayed a discernible inclination towards leftist ideologies, a trend that has recently drawn sharp criticism from the Trump administration. This perceived political alignment intensified as President Donald Trump, citing Harvard's opposition to his policies and personal history, began imposing restrictions on the university's federal funding. While Trump denied personal resentment from any alleged Harvard rejection, the antipathy deepened significantly following the university community's response to the October 7 Hamas attack.The institution faced widespread condemnation for its "disgraceful display of anti-Israel vitriol and tacit endorsement of violent messaging,...

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12,000 alumni and 24 universities rally behind Harvard in historic US court clash over academic freedom – Times of India

Harvard garners widespread support in court battle over academic freedom More than 12,000 Harvard alumni, 21 state attorneys general, and 24 universities, including five Ivy League institutions, have rallied behind Harvard University in a landmark legal fight against the Trump administration. The case, centered on academic freedom, has sparked a nationwide debate as Harvard seeks a summary judgment to counter the administration's freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal funding, as reported by the Boston Globe.The dispute stems from allegations that Harvard violated civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination and harassment. The Trump administration, accusing elite universities of fostering leftist ideologies and tolerating antisemitism, has intensified its sc...

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Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration to maintain federal funding – Times of India

Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration for federal funding. (Getty Images) In a recent interview on CNBC, Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a stark statement, urging US colleges and universities to align with the Trump administration’s policies in order to secure continued federal funding for research and other programs. McMahon's comments come amid growing tensions between the administration and academic institutions, particularly after the administration initiated moves to withdraw funding from Harvard University over its alleged failure to comply with Title VI rules.McMahon emphasized that the administration’s agenda should be reflected in the practices of higher education institutions, asserting that colleges must ensure their operations and research are "...

21Apr

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Harvard pays for defiance as US plans to pull $1 billion: What’s the price of academic freedom in America? – The Times of India

हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (summer.harvard.edu) Harvard University, an institution integral to American academia, has long stood as a bastion of intellectual independence and student aspirations. Now, it finds itself engulfed in a high-stakes political standoff. The United States government has signaled its intent to withdraw an additional $1 billion in federal grants and research contracts, escalating its offensive against what it perceives as ideological defiance. Already reeling from a freeze on $2.2 billion in multi-year federal grants and $60 million in contract funding, Harvard's resolve is being tested like never before. A question is now reverberating beyond the boundaries of Cambridge: Can American universities enshrine their intellectual freedom when federal dollars come with political...

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From pride to peril: US president vs. Harvard in historic standoff over academic freedom – The Times of India

Harvard faces US backlash as Trump escalates war on academic freedom Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the US, has become the epicenter of a high-stakes conflict with President Donald Trump, igniting national debate over academic freedom, federal authority, and institutional independence. What began as a firm rejection of the White House's demands by Harvard President Alan Garber has escalated into what faculty and students describe as an existential threat to the university's future.As reported by The New York Times, following Harvard's refusal to comply with unspecified requests from the White House, the Trump administration retaliated swiftly, beginning on April 14, 2025, with a freeze on $2.2 BILLION in federal grants. The following days brought further t...

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Florida’s DOGE demands six years of faculty research, raising alarms across US academia – The Times of India

Florida's DOGE initiative asks for six years of faculty research, sparking debate. (AI Image) Florida's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested colleges and universities across the state to provide detailed information about faculty research and grants dating back to the past six years. This request, issued by Governor Ron DeSantis's office, has raised significant concerns among educators, with many questioning the motivations behind the demand and the potential implications for academic freedom.The request, sent out last week, instructs colleges to compile a comprehensive list of all research and grants faculty members have been involved in since 2019. The deadline for submitting this information is set for Friday, April 18, 2025. Universities are now in the process of as...

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Columbia University professors protest sweeping policy changes after Trump administration demands – The Times of India

Columbia professors protest policy changes following Trump administration demands. (Reuters Photo) Columbia University professors staged a protest on March 23, 2025, in response to the university’s agreement to implement several policy changes following demands by the Trump administration. These changes are part of an effort to restore $400 million in federal funding, which was previously pulled from the Ivy League institution. Professors and university staff gathered outside the gates of the university, voicing their concerns over what they believe to be a threat to academic freedom.The university’s interim president had announced last week that Columbia would comply with a series of demands, including hiring 36 new special officers with arresting powers and modifying the disciplinary pro...

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Columbia University faces backlash for $400M deal with Trump administration: Is this the end of academic freedom? – The Times of India

Columbia University’s $400M deal with Trump sparks protests over academic freedom (AP Photo) Columbia University is facing growing backlash after agreeing to a $400M deal with the Trump administration. Critics argue that the agreement undermines the institution’s autonomy and academic freedom, with the deal setting new conditions that could radically alter campus policies. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that Columbia is on track to regain its federal funding after complying with the administration's controversial demands, including the removal of face mask mandates, the hiring of 36 new security officers, and the establishment of a new senior vice provost to oversee specific academic departments.As the deal goes into effect, students and faculty have expressed deep concerns ab...

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Why Trump’s ultimatum to Columbia could reshape higher education across the US – The Times of India

Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum to Columbia University could set a dangerous precedent for US higher education. Issued in March 2025, the ultimatum demands that Columbia place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under academic receivership for at least five years. The stakes are high, with $400 million in canceled government grants and contracts looming over the university.The demand comes in the wake of mounting political tensions, with federal officials accusing Columbia of failing to protect students and faculty from antisemitic violence and harassment. The request to place the department under receivership is not a common move in academic governance ...

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies job listing amid backlash – The Times of India

New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies professor job listing amid controversy. (Getty Images) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened in a controversial job listing for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. On February 28, 2025, Hochul directed CUNY to immediately remove the advertisement, citing concerns over divisive and polarizing language that could promote antisemitism. The university system complied with her directive, pulling the listing from its website.The decision follows public outcry over the language used in the job description, which was seen as controversial by some political leaders and groups. CUNY expressed strong agreement with the Governor's assessment, stating th...