Thursday, Oct 16

Brown University declines Trump’s education compact over concerns about academic freedom, joining MIT in rejecting federal funding tied to political directives.

Saturday, Oct 11

MIT has officially rejected a Trump administration proposal for funding that demanded reforms in higher education, citing independence and merit-based funding.

Friday, Oct 03

Nine U.S. universities face pressure from the Trump administration to sign a compact ensuring compliance with certain policies for federal funding access.

Tuesday, Sep 23

West Point professor Tim Bakken files a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations regarding free speech and academic freedom.

Wednesday, Sep 17

A coalition from the University of California is suing the Trump administration over funding freezes and attacks on academic freedom, claiming constitutional violations.

Friday, Sep 05

A federal judge rules against the Trump administration's illegal funding freeze on Harvard, restoring nearly $3 billion in research grants.

Wednesday, Jul 16

A South Korean teacher and parent face arrest for attempting to steal exam papers amidst rising concerns about academic integrity.

Thursday, May 01

Thai prosecutors have dropped charges against American academic Paul Chambers, accused of insulting the royal family under stringent lèse-majesté laws.

Wednesday, Apr 16

Harvard University faces a $2.2 billion funding freeze after rejecting Trump administration demands on governance and policy changes.

Thursday, Apr 10

American academic Paul Chambers faces royal defamation charges in Thailand, raising concerns over free speech and academic freedom amid strict lese-majeste laws.