To fend off illiberalism from the White House, the university’s president also has to confront illiberalism on campus.

President Trump suggested a deal was coming, but officials are still demanding more from the university, in a dispute over billions of research dollars.

The university is trying to avoid the appearance of appeasement, something other powerful institutions that made deals with President Trump found impossible.

Judge to block Trump admin from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students

The Ivy League school said it is seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the government’s latest move