Elite universities face federal cash squeeze over millions tied to China-linked entities

Elite American universities have accepted millions of dollars from foreign sources on federal watchlists, including some with ties to the Chinese military, according to government data. State and Education Department officials said that dozens of universities reported receiving $27.6 million from foreign entities on at least one federal watchlist during the second half of 2025, according to CBS News. The universities included Northwestern University, the University of California, Irvine, the Uni