
U.S. Higher Ed at a Crossroads: Politics Takes the Stage
U.S. higher education faces a seismic shift as political interventions challenge academic independence at elite institutions like Harvard.
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U.S. higher education faces a seismic shift as political interventions challenge academic independence at elite institutions like Harvard.
Harvard emerges as a prime target in Trump’s culture war, facing aggressive measures that spotlight the clash between progressive initiatives and traditional values.
Trump calls for a 15% cap on Harvard’s foreign student share amid policy and funding battles that could reshape U.S. higher education.
Harvard risks losing $384M in international tuition, shifting more debt onto American students and straining campus resources.
U.S. President Trump’s administration cuts $100M in Harvard funding in a bold move targeting elite universities and reshaping education.
Harvard challenges a U.S. order to stop enrolling foreign students, marking a dramatic clash between academic freedom and political pressure.
Trump threatens to shift $3B from Harvard to trade schools in a dramatic clash over claims of antisemitism and evolving student policies.
Trump demands Harvard reveal the names and countries of its international students amid a brewing debate on transparency.
A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s move to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, sparking debate on academic freedom.
HKUST welcomes international students hit by the U.S. ban on Harvard admissions, offering full support and highlighting academic inclusivity.