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U.S. Colleges Receive $5.2B in Foreign Gifts; New Oversight Announced

2/25/2026

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U.S. universities and colleges received over $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2026.
The Departments of State and Education announced a partnership to improve oversight of these funds.
The collaboration aims to boost national security by improving accuracy and transparency in how colleges report foreign financial contributions.
The announcement was made on February 23, 2026.

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U.S. universities and colleges received over $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2026.
The Departments of State and Education announced a partnership to improve oversight of these funds.
The collaboration aims to boost national security by improving accuracy and transparency in how colleges report foreign financial contributions.
The announcement was made on February 23, 2026.