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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...

How Harvard University is positioned to weather Trump's proposed funding freeze. (File photo) The Trump administration's recent announcement of a $2.3 billion freeze on federal research funding to Harvard University has sparked concern throughout the higher education sector. The proposal, which includes $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in multi-year contracts, is part of a broader effort to reshape how elite universities are funded and held accountable. While this sweeping move has rattled many institutions, questions remain about whether it will significantly impact Harvard, given its enormous endowment and financial stability.Despite the widespread implications for universities that rely heavily on federal grants, Harvard’s substantial financial reserves and alternative funding sou...

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

Will the Trump administration funding freeze truly impact Harvard University? – The Times of India