New data highlights $5.2B in foreign funding to colleges

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New data highlights $5.2B in foreign funding to colleges
Feb 12, 2026
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 How much foreign money is flowing into U.S. colleges? The Trump administration released data showing more than 8,300 foreign funding transactions totaling $5.2 billion, aiming to increase transparency and oversight. The report has sparked debate over national security concerns and the role of international partnerships in higher education. (Source: Axios)

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