The Trump administration has initiated investigations into UC Berkeley and Harvard for alleged non-disclosure of foreign funding under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which requires reporting foreign gifts over $250,000. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon noted UC Berkeley's significant violations, while the university claims it has been cooperating with federal inquiries. These audits are part of a broader strategy to enforce compliance and possibly reduce federal funding and grants, raising concerns among education experts about the potential impact on research institutions.
The Trump administration is cracking down on foreign funding at top research universities, emphasizing enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act for disclosing foreign gifts.
UC Berkeley, along with Harvard, is under investigation for not adequately reporting foreign financial support, raising concerns about federal funding and research integrity.
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