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U.S. Cuts Ties with Portuguese Universities Over Controversial Surveys

4/11/2025

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The U.S. has pulled its backing from multiple Portuguese universities after distributing contentious questionnaires on “gender ideology” and “Chinese influences.” University leaders, including those from Instituto Superior Técnico and the University of Aveiro, have deemed the inquiries unacceptable. This decision also led to the termination of the vital ‘American Corner’ program at IST, a significant loss for cultural exchange.

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The U.S. has pulled its backing from multiple Portuguese universities after distributing contentious questionnaires on “gender ideology” and “Chinese influences.” University leaders, including those from Instituto Superior Técnico and the University of Aveiro, have deemed the inquiries unacceptable. This decision also led to the termination of the vital ‘American Corner’ program at IST, a significant loss for cultural exchange.