Trump steps up attacks on Harvard, again.:
White House threatens Harvard's accreditation and subpoenas international student records.
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Harvard Faces Federal Accreditation ThreatsFederal funding cuts and subpoenas target Harvard amid claims of anti-Semitism and visa abuses in 2025.
Key FactsJul 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Trump administration accuses Harvard of tolerating anti-Semitism and violating civil rights laws, prompting accreditation scrutiny.
- Harvard has lost nearly $3 billion in federal research funds and is legally challenging efforts to block international students.
- The New England Commission of Higher Education is reviewing claims, but accreditation loss would take several years.
- The government subpoenaed Harvard for international student visa information, intensifying pressure on enrollment policies.
The Department of Education expects the New England Commission of Higher Education to enforce its policies and practices, and to keep the Department fully informed of its efforts to ensure that Harvard is in compliance with federal law and accreditor standards.— US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said this in a statement.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
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