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.

Saturday, Oct 04

Trump's administration pressures universities to adopt his political priorities for better federal funding opportunities.

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 16

The Trump administration announced $500 million in funding for HBCUs while cutting grants for Hispanic-serving colleges.

Monday, Sep 15

UC Berkeley's disclosure of 160 individuals to the Trump administration raises questions about privacy, free speech, and campus safety amidst federal investigations.

Tuesday, Aug 19

Over 6,000 international student visas have been revoked by the Trump administration in 2025 for various legal violations, including claims of terrorism support.

Friday, Aug 08

Trump's administration now requires universities to report admissions data to ensure race isn't considered, following a Supreme Court decision against affirmative action.

Tuesday, Jun 17

A federal judge has extended a temporary block against Trump's order banning international students at Harvard, citing potential violations of academic rights.

Saturday, Jun 07

President Trump announces a ban on Harvard's international students, leading to legal challenges from the university amidst political tensions.