April 25, 2026

federal funding cuts

Federal cuts force Harvard to suspend key foreign language and area study programmes: Here’s what to know – The Times of India

Federal cuts force Harvard to suspend key foreign language and area study programmes: Here’s what to know – The Times of India

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When a federal judge directed the administration of President Donald Trump in September to restore Harvard University’s suspended funding, centres that rely on support from the United States Department of Education’s International and Foreign Language Education initiative briefly anticipated a return to normal. According to The Harvard Crimson, the relief lasted only a week. Seven…

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Harvard University lays off IT staff following funding challenges and endowment changes – The Times of India

Harvard University lays off IT staff following funding challenges and endowment changes – The Times of India

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Harvard University lays off IT staff following funding challenges Harvard University reduced its information technology staff by 38 last week as part of broader cost-cutting measures, according to an email obtained by The Harvard Crimson. The layoffs come as the University faces multiple financial pressures, including increased endowment taxes, reduced federal funding, and lower reimbursement…

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More than 900 staff laid off as University of Southern California faces over 0 million deficit – The Times of India

More than 900 staff laid off as University of Southern California faces over $200 million deficit – The Times of India

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The University of Southern California (USC) has confirmed that more than 900 employees have been laid off since July, marking one of the largest staff reductions in recent years. The announcement was made in a message to the campus on Monday by USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim. However, Kim clarified that the final number of…

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The Ivy left standing: How Yale University has weathered federal funding pressures – The Times of India

The Ivy left standing: How Yale University has weathered federal funding pressures – The Times of India

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Yale University has so far remained untouched by the federal funding freezes that have affected its Ivy League peers under President Donald Trump. During Family Weekend, President Maurie McInnis spoke candidly about why Yale has avoided the punitive measures, citing the University’s long tradition of fostering respectful campus dialogue and open debate. She also addressed…

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Trump administration turns up the heat on Harvard with threat of further sanctions – The Times of India

Trump administration turns up the heat on Harvard with threat of further sanctions – The Times of India

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Harvard University, long seen as the pinnacle of American higher education, is once again under intense scrutiny from the Trump administration. On Friday, the Education Department escalated oversight, placing the Ivy League school under heightened financial monitoring and warning of potential sanctions if it does not comply with demands for additional admissions data. This is…

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