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flag Qatar is the top foreign donor to U.S. colleges, giving $6.6 billion, according to a new federal portal.

flag Qatar is the top foreign donor to U.S. colleges, providing $6.6 billion in funding, according to a new U.S. Department of Education portal launched January 2, 2026. flag The data, mandated by Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, reveals total foreign funding for U.S. institutions reached $62.4 billion across 527 schools, with Germany, China, Saudi Arabia, England, and Canada also major contributors. flag Cornell University received the most from Qatar—$2.3 billion—primarily for its medical school in Doha. flag While officials deny foreign influence on academics, lawmakers and experts have raised concerns about national security, academic independence, and potential ties to terrorist organizations. flag The portal aims to increase transparency following criticism that enforcement of disclosure rules had been weak.

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