Several universities are embroiled in controversies and federal investigations affecting their funding and research activities. The University of California, Berkeley, complied with a federal probe into antisemitism by releasing names of about 160 students and faculty, sparking backlash over privacy and academic freedom concerns. Meanwhile, Harvard University is counter-suing former professor Francesca Gino for allegedly falsifying evidence related to academic misconduct, adding a new dimension to its ongoing legal challenges. The National Science Foundation has faced a federal court ruling blocking the restoration of over $1 billion in grants cut due to new anti-DEI policies, affecting research funding across institutions. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education is canceling $350 million in grants for minority-serving institutions, amounting to widespread criticism from higher ed leaders about the impact on underserved students and campuses. These federal actions underline strained government relations and risks to institutional operations and research capacity.