Trump admin probing Duke, University of North Dakota over funding disclosures related to China

The U.S. Departments of Education and State are investigating Duke University and the University of North Dakota for alleged failures to disclose foreign funding, particularly from Chinese government-affiliated entities. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers stated that "our reviews found real gaps" in the schools' disclosures, including late submissions and mischaracterizations of foreign partners. The probe into Duke focuses on its partnerships with Wuhan University and Duke Kunshan University, which are reportedly overseen by Chinese government officials. The University of North Dakota's investigation concerns investments and involvement from Chinese aviation companies with ties to China's military, despite the university receiving federal grants for its aerospace school, which is crucial to U.S. national security. A Duke spokesman confirmed receipt of the correspondence and stated the university is reviewing the letter and is committed to complying with the law.