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The Latest Breaking News from Harvard University

The Harvard psychologist discusses recent gains for free speech at Harvard, growing political and ideological threats to academic freedom, and the importance of shared knowledge in sustaining truth and progress.

Reason

A tax on college endowments began in Trump's first administration. It could soon rise

A tax on the endowments of America’s wealthiest colleges began during President Donald Trump’s first administration, collecting 1.4% of their investment earnings

The Independent UK

‘The universities are the enemy’: why the right detests the American campus

For centuries, the academy was exclusive to the Christian elite. When that began to change, an onslaught began

The Guardian - US

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Trump Administration Freezes Future Federal Research Grants To Harvard

The freeze, which is expected to impact over $1 billion annually, will target research grants and will not affect Pell Grants or student loan funding.

International Business Times

First Thing: Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets government demands

University told by education secretary research grants ‘will not be provided.’ Plus, 45% of Americans say third world war likely in five to 10 years

The Guardian - UK

US and China to hold tariff talks in Switzerland this weekend, treasury chief says – as it happened

Scott Bessent admits tariff war 'isn’t sustainable’ and says he will meet Chinese counterparts on Saturday and Sunday

The Guardian - US

Trump administration bars Harvard from future research grants

US Education Department Secretary McMahon halts funding in escalation of dispute centred around anti-Semitism claims.

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Trump blocks grant funding for Harvard until it meets president’s demands

University told by education secretary Linda McMahon research grants and other aid ‘will not be provided’

The Guardian - US

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands

Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Education Department announced Monday

The Independent UK

Medical researchers baffled by Trump administration's stop work order on system that makes clinical trials more efficient

“We had taken 15 years to build what was destroyed with a single email, halting vital research across the country.”

Fortune

‘Scientific asylum’: How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears

The EU is expected to lure US researchers looking to relocate in the wake of Trump’s attacks on universities.

Al Jazeera

Zbig: a bracing life of Carter’s abrasive national security adviser

Zbigniew Brzezinski, the Polish-born rival of Kissinger, is the subject of a highly readable biography by Edward Luce

The Guardian - US

The IRS is in chaos

DOGE, departures, data agreements and more are creating havoc at the IRS.

Kiplinger

Donald Trump renews threats against Harvard University’s tax exempt status

Democrats have called for an investigation into whether the president is pressuring the IRS to strip Harvard’s status.

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The Guardian - US

Trump repeats legally dubious threat to ‘take away’ Harvard’s tax-exempt status

Federal law prohibits president from directing or influencing the IRS to investigate or audit an organization

Reason

I Don't Mean to Brag, but I Didn't Go to Harvard

Harvard continues to beclown itself.

The Guardian - US

The way universities can survive the Trump era? Band together in an alliance

Nato for higher education – a mutual defense pact is a long-shot approach, but it might just convince the bully in the White House to back off

The Guardian - US

Extremist blogger to debate Harvard professor at unsanctioned campus event

Event between Curtis Yarvin, a favorite of Vance, and Danielle Allen put on by far-right publishing house

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Latin Times

Recent Trump Flubs Spark Concerns of 'Cognitive Decline' Online

A series of gaffes by Trump has sparked concern regarding his mental acuity, with some questioning whether the 78-year-old is experiencing cognitive decline.

The Independent UK

Harvard faculty members pledge 10% of their earnings to support the fight against Trump

‘These financial consequences are halting research, limiting graduate student enrollment, and stopping hiring of both faculty and staff,’ faculty writes in open letter

Reason

Anonymous Would-Be Intervenor Seeks TRO, Relying Heavily on AI Output, in Harvard's Challenge to Funds Freeze

No, says the judge.

Fortune

Not all degrees are worthless: These universities give you the highest odds of becoming a multimillionaire

If return-on-investment is a top priority for your college experience, you may want to consider one of these universities, where Gen Z grads can earn over $4 million in accrued earnings—and it's not Harvard.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration exploits landmark civil rights act to fight universities’ diversity initiatives

Administration launches investigations on basis of 1964 Civil Rights Act, which rightwing activists are fighting to weaken

The Guardian - US

We’ve never seen a more error-prone, incompetent presidency

In their rush to implement a barely concealed authoritarian agenda, this administration is producing a litany of blunders, gaffes and slip-ups

The Independent UK

Trump starts talking about Harlem when asked about Harvard funding freeze

Donald Trump began answering a question about Harvard University by speaking about Harlem, a neighbourhood in New York City, as he joined a NewsNation town hall via phone on Wednesday night (30 April).

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