University of Tennessee Cuts Chinese Program Under Pressure From US House

University of Tennessee ends agreement with China Scholarship Council after receiving letter from Trump administration

The program allowed Chinese students to enroll in UT's PhD and Master's degree programs. Three students were enrolled in the program at the time of the termination.

University of Tennessee ends agreement with Chinese scholarship program

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has terminated an agreement with the China Scholarship Council. A university spokesperson said three students are impacted by the decision. The council is an organization affiliated with China's Ministry of Education that supports scholarship programs for Chinese college students. Tennessee and the council entered a memorandum of understanding in 2024. The university sent a notice …

University of Tennessee cuts Chinese program under pressure from US House

UT began working with the China Scholarship Council in 2024, but ended the scholarship program July 10 after receiving a letter from the U.S. House.

House Republicans Target Chinese Scholarship Program in U.S.

A House Select Committee is pressing seven U.S. universities to sever ties with China’s state-controlled China Scholarship Council (CSC), citing national security risks and potential technology theft. Lawmakers argue that the program, which requires scholars to report back to Chinese consulates, acts as a conduit for the Chinese Communist Party to acquire sensitive research. Letters sent July 8 targeted the University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth Co…