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Trump administration launches investigation into Harvard’s federally funded research patents
In a letter sent to Harvard President Alan M. Garber on Friday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick alleges the university failed to follow several regulations outlined in federal law.
Exclusive-Harvard patents targeted by Trump administration
The Trump administration on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of Harvard University's federally funded research programs, and threatened to take title to or grant licenses from the school's lucrative portfolio of patents.
Trump Officials Press Case Against Harvard, and Add a New Investigation
The administration doubled down against Harvard, asserting that rising violent crime on campus meant the school should not host international students. It will also review the school’s patents.
Trump Administration Threatens to Seize Valuable Harvard Patents
The Trump administration threatened to assume ownership of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of patents from Harvard University, accusing the Ivy League college of failing to comply with the law on federal research grants.
Deal between Harvard and Trump administration not imminent, according to reports
Some feared that Harvard could be ready to pay even more than other Ivy League schools did to settle disputes with the White House.
Trump Administration Threatens to Take Over Harvard’s Patents
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber on Friday, telling him the administration planned to do a thorough review of all patents held by the university. “We believe that Harvard has failed to live up to its obligations to the American taxpayer and is in breach of the statutory,
‘Serious national security’ risks behind Trump admin effort to dismiss Harvard’s lawsuit
The Trump administration said Harvard's international students pose "serious national security and public safety risks," in a latest court filing.
Trump threatens Harvard patents worth hundreds of millions
The Commerce Department is launching an immediate review of the intellectual property Harvard has derived from federally funded research grants.
Is Harvard considering a $500M deal with Trump? Faculty don’t think so
Sources close to Harvard University President Alan Garber revealed some of his thinking — and it doesn't involve a big deal ...
The Harvard Crimson6d
Harvard President Garber Tells Faculty He Is Not Considering a $500 Million Deal With Trump
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 has told faculty that a deal with the Trump administration is not imminent and denied ...
Opinion
Harvard’s daunting path to a deal
Can Harvard University president Alan Garber finalize a deal that somehow looks like a win – or at least looks like something better than a loss?
The New York Times1y
Alan Garber Will Stay On as Harvard’s President
Harvard University named Alan M. Garber as its president on Friday, a bid for stability after months of harsh public scrutiny and immense private turmoil. Dr. Garber, who had been the university ...
The Harvard Crimson1y
Inside Alan Garber’s Wild, 7-Month Interim Harvard Presidency
Alan M. Garber ’76’s first semester in Harvard’s top job would have tested even the most battle-hardened university president — and technically, he was not even the real president.
Chicago Tribune13y
ALAN GARBER Obituary - IL - Chicago Tribune
Alan Garber, age 86, former piccolo player for the Army Band, loving ex-husband and companion of Phyllis, nee Matula, Garber; devoted husband of the late Beatrice, nee Bilsky, Garber; father of ...
Fox News1y
Who is interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber? - Fox News
Alan M. Garber, an economist and physician who is Harvard University's provost and chief academic officer, will serve as interim president after Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday.
The New York Sun4d
Harvard’s President Privately Dismisses $500 Million Deal as ‘False,’ Prepares To Fight the Administration in Court
Unnamed faculty members contradict a recent report that Harvard is nearing an agreement with the Trump administration to ...