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Foreign Donations to U.S. Universities Hit $29 Billion

4/29/2025

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Foreign donations to U.S. universities skyrocketed to almost $29 billion between 2021 and 2024, equaling the total from the last four decades. With Qatar and China leading the charge, rising national security concerns pushed President Trump to mandate greater transparency in disclosing these foreign funding sources.

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Foreign donations to U.S. universities skyrocketed to almost $29 billion between 2021 and 2024, equaling the total from the last four decades. With Qatar and China leading the charge, rising national security concerns pushed President Trump to mandate greater transparency in disclosing these foreign funding sources.