Harvard University Rejects Trump’s Demands, Risks Billions in Federal Funding

April 14, 2025, 4:21 pm

Multiple reports detail how Harvard University has firmly rejected stipulated governmental conditions imposed by the Trump administration, conditions that some view as an infringement on academic freedom. This defiant stance risks approximately $9 billion in federal funding while underscoring the ongoing conflict between state directives and institutional autonomy. Coverage of this high-stakes dispute highlights not only Harvard’s commitment to its standards but also the broader national debate over federal influence on higher education policies.


theglobeandmail.com / Harvard defies Trump’s demands and risks $9B in federal funding

The administration called for leadership reforms, requirements for ‘merit-based’ admissions and hiring policies, and audits of the study body, faculty and leadership’s views on diversity

winnipegfreepress.com / Harvard defies Trump’s demands and risks $9B in federal funding

ledevoir.com / Harvard rejette les exigences du gouvernement Trump

La Maison-Blanche accuse l’université de laisser prospérer l’antisémitisme et menace de lui couper des subventions.


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