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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Casey

Harvard defies Trump's demands and risks $9B in federal funding

Harvard Federal Cuts - (The Boston Globe)

Harvard University announced Monday that it won't comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration as part of its campaign against antisemitism, which could put almost $9 billion in funding at risk.

In a letter to Harvard Friday, the administration called for broad government and leadership reforms, a requirement that Harvard institute what it calls “merit-based” admissions and hiring policies as well as conduct an audit of the study body, faculty and leadership on their views about diversity.

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