Trump signs law hiking tax on Harvard’s endowment income: Elite universities brace for financial hit – Times of India

Trump signs law hiking tax on Harvard’s endowment income: In a major shake-up for higher education funding in the United States, former President Donald Trump has signed into law a…

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Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration to maintain federal funding – Times of India

Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration for federal funding. (Getty Images) In a recent interview on CNBC, Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a stark statement, urging US…

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Explained: How Trump’s 15% cap on foreign students risks eroding Harvard’s academic edge – Times of India

In a high-stakes battle shaking the pillars of American higher education, President Donald Trump and Harvard University are locked in a tense standoff over diversity, academic freedom, and the role…

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Why US colleges fear losing billions as Trump-era policies push international students toward Europe – Times of India

US universities brace for losses as Europe attracts global talent and Trump policies deter students. (AI Image) For decades, international studentshave been a vital part of the US higher education…

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US Freezes Scholarship Funding: 5 Ways Students Are Caught in the Crossfire – The Times of India

The US State Department's freeze on Fulbright and other scholarship funding has disrupted academic aspirations for thousands, particularly from India. Scholars now face financial strain, stalled research, and uncertain futures.…

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Trump escalates federal funding crackdown on Columbia University over antisemitism allegations – The Times of India

President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign to withhold federal funding from universities accused of failing to combat antisemitism, with Columbia University emerging as the first major target. Federal agencies…

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13 prestigious US colleges file lawsuit against Trump’s NIH order to slash research overhead costs – The Times of India

Top US universities file lawsuit against Trump's NIH order to cut research funding. (Getty Images) In a major legal development, 13 prestigious US colleges have filed a lawsuit against the…

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US lawmakers consider eliminating tax-free status for scholarships, affecting millions of students – The Times of India

Republicans consider eliminating tax-free scholarships and taxing college endowments. (Getty Images) As part of ongoing discussions about slashing federal spending, Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are considering…

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Republican budget cuts to higher education could raise costs for millions of students: Here’s how – The Times of India

In a move that could significantly impact college affordability across the country, Republican lawmakers have proposed a series of budget cuts to higher education and student loan programs. These proposed…

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