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    China Scholarship Council Under Scrutiny in US Universities

    China Scholarship Council Under Scrutiny in US Universities

    US universities face scrutiny over China Scholarship Council ties. Republican Rep. John Moolenaar raises concerns about technology transfer and military applications. Universities reassess engagement.


    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.


    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.


    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges

    Stanford University faces budget cuts and potential layoffs due to federal funding changes. Endowment tax and research funding reductions pose significant challenges to maintaining education and research quality.


    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Federal research funding cuts are shifting the burden to private philanthropy. Foundations face challenges filling the gap as demand surges and government support diminishes, impacting scientific progress.


    DOE Research Funding Cap Blocked: University Lawsuit

    DOE Research Funding Cap Blocked: University Lawsuit

    A federal court blocked the DOE's plan to cap indirect research cost reimbursements to universities after a lawsuit by education associations and colleges. The cap was set at 15%, impacting research funding.