Is US higher education becoming a geopolitical battleground? Lessons from the Chicago probe

The University of Chicago has confirmed receiving federal information requests from the US Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security concerning its admissions practices and international students. With international students comprising a third of its population and federal funding accounting for 18% of its revenue, the university warned of potential financial impact. The developments follow recent visa scrutiny policies and broader investigations into DEI-linked programmes, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.