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

Katrina Armstrong’s exit comes a week after Columbia accepted demands from the Trump administration, which had moved to cancel about $400 million in funds.

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