Pentagon Directs 30 Universities to Audit Foreign Ties or Risk Funding

The Pentagon has issued a directive to 30 American universities to conduct audits of their financial and research connections with foreign entities. Failure to comply could result in the loss of federal research funding. Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, Emil Michael, emphasized the importance of maintaining national security in academic partnerships funded by American taxpayers. The identified schools include prestigious institutions such as Georgetown University, Harvard University, and the University of California campuses. The audit requirement extends to assessing potential risks related to “sensitive or export-controlled research.” Institutions must also develop strategies to address any violations of…