Under Trump's strong-arm tactics, Columbia University "bowed," but Harvard University chose to "stand firm"!
The U.S. Trump administration demanded reforms from several universities under the pretext of "cracking down on campus anti-Semitism."
In March this year, New York's Columbia University agreed to carry out thorough reforms according to the Trump administration's requirements.
The same tactics were applied to Harvard University. But this time, it was different.
On Monday (the 14th), Harvard University in the United States said it would refuse the policy adjustment demands made by President Trump's administration.
The U.S. Department of Education stated that due to Harvard University's decision to resist the White House's demands, including shutting down diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, federal funding amounting to $2.2 billion will be frozen for Harvard University.
U.S. media reported that Harvard University became the first university to directly refuse to comply with government requests and accused the Trump administration of infringing on academic freedom.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829524792844291/
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