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Trump administration cuts $400 million from Columbia and investigates UC Berkeley, Stanford and other universities for antisemitic harassment – The Times of India

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Protesters march on campus against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has taken a significant step by pulling $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University over its handling of alleged antisemitic harassment. At the same time, the Department of…

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Harvard temporarily freezes hiring amid threat of federal funding cuts under Trump administration – The Times of India

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हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (harvard.edu) Harvard University, the wealthiest academic institution in the United States, has announced a temporary freeze on hiring staff and faculty as concerns over federal funding cuts loom under the Trump administration. The decision, reported by Bloomberg News, underscores the growing financial uncertainty facing higher education institutions amid intensified government scrutiny.Despite its formidable…

Education Dept. retracts controversial race guidance, eases fears of federal funding cuts – The Times of India

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US Department of Education. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has softened its position on race-related policies in schools, easing fears that federal funding could be at risk for institutions that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The department’s revised guidance, which was released on February 28, 2025, attempts to clarify and…

PhD programs slashed nationwide as universities respond to Trump’s sweeping federal budget changes – The Times of India

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US graduate programs face cuts as universities react to Trump’s federal budget changes Amid ongoing federal budget cuts, many US universities have been forced to scale back or freeze PhD admissions. The impact of these reductions is already being felt by students, early-career researchers, and academic programs. As universities prepare for a future of uncertainty,…

Stanford executes hiring freeze over ‘uncertain finances’: How can this affect student and staff? – The Times of India

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Stanford University has announced a hiring freeze for all staff positions due to significant financial uncertainties linked to federal policy changes. According to a report by The Stanford Review, Stanford’s independent newspaper, University President Jon Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez communicated the decision via a campus-wide email, attributing the move to potential reductions in federal…

Trump’s education cuts threaten future of Rhode Island schools: Larger classes, fewer teachers, less funding – The Times of India

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Rhode Island braces for impact of Trump’s proposed education cuts on schools and students. (AP Photo) The proposed education cuts from the Trump administration are poised to significantly impact public schools in Rhode Island, according to local officials and education advocates. With a reduction of federal funding, the state’s schools could face larger class sizes,…