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Trump wants to take away Harvard University's tax-exempt status. Here's why
Trump had earlier ordered to cut $2.2 billion federal funding to Harvard, a move the school sued the administration for.
Updated on May 02, 2025 10:31 PM IST
Shivam Pratap Singh
Harvard apologises for antisemitism, Islamophobia on campus amid Gaza war
The Harvard report presents a troubling picture of how students treated each other in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Harvard vs Trump: University sues US President after $2.2 billion grant freeze
Last week, Donald Trump froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard, after the university defied his administration's demands over campus protests.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Furious with Harvard, Trump plans additional $1 bn funding cut for university
Donald Trump has also publicly denounced Harvard University, saying that it is a “joke” and “disgrace”.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Was Barron rejected by Harvard? Bizarre claim surfaces as Trump feuds with uni
Viral social media posts have claimed that Donald Trump is targeting various Ivy League institutions because his son, Barron Trump, was rejected by them.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
Harvard vs Trump row was triggered by a ‘mistake’? What NYT report says
While the content of the letter was authentic, why it was sent on April 11 and how it was mishandled remain unclear, three unnamed sources told the NYT.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 10:58 AM IST
Letter to Harvard sent by mistake by Trump officials, claims NYT report
The letter included a series of demands about hiring, admissions and curriculum, which started a legal battle between the university and the White House.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Bloomberg |
'Harvard is a disgrace': Donald Trump escalates fight with university
Donald Trump accuses Harvard University of abusing its tax-exempt status. Harvard defends its independence against Republican investigations.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:42 PM IST
Harvard finances at risk from threatened foreign student ban
The warning came after weeks of escalating conflict between President Trump and elite US universities.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 10:19 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Ben Affleck says his dad's job as a Harvard janitor inspired Good Will Hunting
Directed by Gus Van Sant, Good Will Hunting was written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Ben and Matt won an Oscar for best original screenplay.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:51 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Trump admin takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
Harvard is under fire from the Trump administration, facing threats to its tax-exempt status and grant cancellations.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 08:07 AM IST
AP |
‘Harvard is a joke, should no longer receive federal funds,’ says Trump
Harvard can no longer be considered a decent place of learning, and must not be considered on any list of World's Great Universities or Colleges, Trump said.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 12:22 PM IST
AFP |
Harvard may lose foreign student enrollment? Trump administration explains why
Trump administration has also moved to deport some foreign demonstrators and has revoked hundreds of visas across the country.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 11:48 AM IST
Harvard’s $9 billion battle with Trump is bad news for Massachusetts’ economy
Harvard on Monday refused to strike a deal with the Trump administration after threats to cut off as much as $9 billion in financial support.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Bloomberg |
‘Harvard is a joke’: Donald Trump's fresh salvo at Ivy League giant
‘Harvard can no longer be considered even a decent place of learning,’ said Trump in a Truth Social post.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:37 PM IST
What benefits does Harvard have under tax-exempt status? Here's what we know
Trump escalated his administration’s fight with Harvard University by threatening its tax-exempt status after the school defied the government’s demands.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:09 PM IST
Bloomberg |
After Harvard rejects Trump demands, Columbia still in talks over federal funding
USA-TRUMP/UNIVERSITIES:After Harvard rejects Trump demands, Columbia still in talks over federal funding
Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:51 PM IST
Reuters |
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:33 PM IST
AP |
Donald Trump's latest attack on Harvard: ‘Should be taxed as…’
The Trump administration has been pressing the university to stem political activism on campus.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 09:59 PM IST
Obama praises Harvard for rejecting Trump orders to curb campus activism
This comes after Harvard is facing a major blow in the form of financial restrictions imposed by Trump administration for standing with student activism.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 03:24 PM IST
Bernie Sanders praises Harvard for rejecting Trump Administration's demands
“Congratulations to Harvard for refusing to relinquish its constitutional rights to Trump’s authoritarianism….” Sanders posted on X.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:21 AM IST
Why has Donald Trump frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard? Explained
Apart from the $2.2 billion in grants, the White House has also reportedly frozen $60 million in contracts to Harvard University.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 09:42 AM IST
Harvard defied Trump, hit with $2.2 billion freeze in grants
The Donald Trump administration had asked Harvard university to cut funding or recognition for any student group that promotes “criminal activity".
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 08:11 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Nayanika Sengupta
Harvard University rejects Trump's demands, risks $9 billion in federal funding
Harvard President Alan Garber, in a letter to the Harvard community on Monday, said the demands violated the university's rights under the First Amendment
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 05:09 AM IST
Harvard, Stanford and more: US immigration authorities revoke student visas
The recent cancellations have affected both students and recent graduates, according to statements over the past several days from colleges across the country.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 11:07 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Trump's visa crackdown hits Ivy League; students from top colleges lose status
Several Harvard University and UCLA students have reportedly had their visas revoked.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:41 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
For India’s 1%: AI startup helps graduates from IIT, IIM, Ivy Leagues find love
Knot.Dating is an invite-only AI matchmaking platform for India's elite, focusing on top professionals from prestigious institutes.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for funding
In a letter to Harvard's president, three federal agencies outlined demands described as necessary for a “continued financial relationship” with the government.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:29 AM IST
AP | , Washington
The Legally Blonde series is FINALLY in production: OG Elle Woods shares glimpse
We literally cannot WAIT to be back in our Legally Blonde era — and the OG Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon has a major update for us!
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:53 PM IST
Juggling to achieve Work-Life Balance? Harvard shares 5 steps to achieve it
If you too are juggling to achieve work-life balance in this fast paced world, then check out the 5 steps shared by Harvard University to achieve it.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 04:55 PM IST