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US orders research-security audits at 30 institutions

The US Department of War ordered research-security audits at the University of Illinois and 29 other institutions.

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The audits could affect national research governance and international academic cooperation.

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  1. Department of War orders research security audits at UI, 29 other institutions ↗dailyillini.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
  2. Universities weigh Pentagon's demand for foreign research security audits ↗thecollegefix.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
  3. The Pentagon Gives 30 Universities Two Weeks To Audit And Report On Collaborations With Foreign Entities Of Concern ↗mondaq.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
  4. Pentagon Directs 30 Universities to Audit Foreign Ties or Risk Funding ↗chinatechnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC

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