Harvard University has refused to accept a deal with the Trump administration over funding, citing concerns about maintaining its independence and constitutional rights. The school’s lawyers stated that it cannot allow itself to be “taken over by the federal government.” The US Department of Education had previously threatened to cut off $9 billion in funding if Harvard agreed to certain terms, but the university has instead vowed to resist any attempts to compromise its autonomy.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-14/harvard-rejects-proposed-agreement-with-trump-administration