US EditionEducation Department announces foreign funding investigation against University of Michigan
MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – The Department of Education probes University of Michigan over alleged inaccurate foreign funding reports linked to China following arrests of two Chinese scientists for smuggling biohazards.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education initiated a probe into the University of Michigan's foreign funding disclosures, citing concerns over incomplete reporting.
- In June, criminal charges were filed against a pair of Chinese researchers associated with the University of Michigan for attempting to illegally import biological substances into the United States.
- In January, Michigan discontinued its collaboration with a university in Shanghai following concerns raised by House Republicans who identified the partnership as a potential security threat linked to Chinese technology theft.
- The Education Department said Michigan’s disclosures were "incomplete, inaccurate and untimely" and noted UM’s research labs remain vulnerable to sabotage by foreign nationals.
- The renewed investigation reflects ongoing federal efforts to increase transparency and address national security concerns around foreign funding in U.S. universities.
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