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Trump administration launches further probes into Harvard University

The US Department of Justice escalated legal action against Harvard on Friday, suing the Ivy League school for billions of dollars due to an alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students.

The Harvard University Coat of arms (Ve Ri Tas) is displayed on the front of the Harvard Business School building on October 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
A student stands and whistles while holding his cap with the words 'End The Occupation' during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2024.

US sues Harvard over treatment of Jewish, Israeli students, seeks billions of dollars

Harvard University's "Veritas" shield is seen on a gate on Feb. 17, 2024.

Former US treasury secretary to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 13, 2026.

As Qatar tops foreign funding, Trump admin. ramps up probe of ‘malign’ influence at US universities


Harvard University sues Trump administration

The lawsuit charged that the administration exceeded its statutory and constitutional authority when it engaged in arbitrary and capricious threats of withholding grants.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

This comes after the Trump administration announced it would freeze $2.3 billion in funds for the Ivy League university.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Harvard issues shelter in place advisory after gunshots heard near campus

The Harvard Square MBTA station was shut down for three hours following the shooting.

 A sign points the way to the Harvard College Admissions Visitors Center at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 6, 2023.

Harvard says Trump admin. is doubling down on demands after sending letter

The Trump administration "appears to have doubled down on those demands through its deeds in recent days," a Harvard spokesperson said.

 U.S. President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025.

Trump admin. letter to Harvard outlining demands for hiring and admissions mistakenly sent - NYT

Comes as administration freezes $2.2 billion dollars in federal funding and threatens the university’s tax-exempt status.

 People leave a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

Trump's administration said it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

Columbia pres. steers rocky higher ed. with clarity as Trump issues further deportations - opinion

“We are navigating a turbulent time for higher education. The challenges ahead of us are formidable,” Shipman wrote to the Columbia community.

 Demonstrators hold placards that read "Free Mohsen" in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder and student at Columbia University that was detained, New York City, US, April 15, 2025.

DHS threatens no more foreign students to Harvard, cancels $2.7 million grants

“If Harvard cannot verify it is in full compliance with its reporting requirements, the university will lose the privilege of enrolling foreign students,” said the DHS.

 A PALESTINIAN FLAG is displayed as graduating students at Commencement Exercises at Harvard University rise in support of 13 students not allowed to graduate because of their participation in pro-Palestinian protests last May.

Trump's plan provides needed solution to combat campus antisemitism - editorial

The time for polite letters and listening circles is over. Action is needed. President Trump’s plan recognizes the urgency and responds with clarity.

 U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025.

Columbia will not surrender independence in face of federal demands, acting president says

"We would reject any agreement that would require us to relinquish our independence and autonomy as an educational institution," acting president Claire Shipman said on Monday.

Students walk outside the Library of Columbia University in New York.