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Five Virginia school districts placed on high-risk status: Here’s why the US Education Department is taking unprecedented action – Times of India

US Education Department restricts federal funds to Virginia schools over Title IX violations The US Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and moved them to reimbursement-only payment for federal funds, following their refusal to comply with Title IX requirements. Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County…

US Education Department to cut federal funds for five Virginia school districts over transgender bathroom policies – Times of India

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In an unprecedented move, the US Department of Education on Friday announced that it will initiate proceedings to suspend or terminate federal financial assistance to five Northern Virginia school districts including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William after they refused to reverse policies allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with…

Why America’s richest universities are laying off staff: The hidden cost of federal funding cuts – Times of India

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In 2025, a surprising trend is unfolding across US higher education: some of the country’s wealthiest and most prestigious universities are laying off staff in large numbers. With endowments in the tens of billions, institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins might seem financially bulletproof. But this year’s sweeping federal funding cuts have revealed just…

Stanford University lays off over 360 employees, citing federal cuts under Trump

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Stanford University has announced the layoff of 363 employees as part of sweeping budget cuts it says are a direct result of federal policy changes under the Trump administration. The prestigious university cited “a challenging fiscal environment” driven by recent decisions from the White House targeting funding to institutions over campus protests and social inclusion…

Campus unions at Harvard push for inclusive governance to safeguard workers and student learning – Times of India

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Harvard campus unions demand transparency and inclusion to protect jobs and students’ education. As Harvard University grapples with sweeping federal funding cuts and growing political scrutiny, its five largest campus unions have jointly urged the administration to adopt a more inclusive approach to governance: one that protects not only university workers, but also the academic…

Harvard vs. Trump: Elite university’s future hangs in the balance – Times of India

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Trump pressures Harvard as federal funding and global enrollment stall. (File Image) Harvard University is facing a growing crisis as President Donald Trump intensifies his efforts to challenge the institution over its policies on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), campus antisemitism, and alleged bias in hiring and admissions practices.With billions in federal funding on the…

Trump administration says US hospitals linked to Harvard will not face funding cuts – The Times of India

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The Trump administration has clarified that hospitals affiliated with Harvard University, including Mass General Brigham, will not face funding cuts as part of the ongoing federal funding freeze. While the freeze applies to Harvard University’s research funding, the independent medical and research hospitals remain unaffected. The distinction between Harvard University and its affiliated hospitals was…

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts – The Times of India

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People attend a Stand up for Science rally in Liberty Plaza near the Georgia State capitol on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo) As an infant, Connor Phillips was born three months premature with cerebral palsy. The science that saved his life was the inspiration that led to his role studying brain processes…

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…

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…