A South Dakota university pulled back from firing Professor Michael Hook after a controversial Charlie Kirk post sparked anger from political leaders. Though Gov. Larry Rhoden and House Speaker Jon Hansen voiced support for his dismissal, the institution ultimately reversed course.

Nine leading universities, including Brown and MIT, have received a 10-point “compact” from the White House linking federal support to conservative ideas. The proposal promises “substantial and meaningful federal grants” but has triggered free speech concerns among educators and policymakers.

A coalition of academic and labor organizations has filed an unprecedented lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging an unlawful attempt to curb free speech at the University of California. The lawsuit targets the Trump administration, raising important questions about the role of open discourse in public education.

Harvard students took to the streets on Tuesday after the U.S. government announced plans to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university. This action represents President Donald Trump’s latest effort to impose unprecedented oversight on the prestigious institution.

Harvard President Alan Garber described the Trump administration’s actions toward the university as “perplexing” in a recent interview with NPR. Garber reflected on Harvard’s disputes with the federal government and addressed concerns about viewpoint diversity on campus.

In a decisive response to the Trump administration’s ultimatum, Harvard’s leadership declared their refusal to compromise on the university’s core principles. Garber stated, “Harvard will not surrender its core, legally-protected principles out of fear of unfounded retaliation by the federal government.”

Thai state prosecutors have decided not to press charges against an American academic arrested for royal defamation, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The decision spares the scholar from facing severe legal consequences under Thailand’s strict laws.

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of attempting to control academic decision-making. In response, over 100 university presidents have united to denounce government overreach, signaling a pivotal moment in the fight for educational autonomy.