Has American Higher Education Been Compromised by Foreign Funding? - Bundle Eligible

This lecture will focus on contributions from Arab nations to American universities. Since 1986, more than $13 billion has been donated from Arab governments, individuals, and institutions. The largest donor is Qatar, which is controversial because of its support for Hamas and other radical Islamic groups. Saudi Arabia is the second largest contributor and equally scrutinized for its human rights record. Some have argued that the surge in anti-Semitism on campus can be linked to these donations. Is there evidence to support this contention? Critics of foreign funding also assert that it influences teaching and research to reflect the donors’ views. Is that true and, if so, what is the impact? Should universities take money from these sources, or does it compromise their integrity? These are some of the questions we will analyze in this lecture.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.

Has American Higher Education Been Compromised by Foreign Funding? - Bundle Eligible | Boca Raton Campus | Instructor: Mitchell Bard, Ph.D.

1/23/2026

Has American Higher Education Been Compromised by Foreign Funding? - Bundle Eligible
Location: Boca Raton Campus
Fees:
Member: $30.40
Non-Member: $38.00
Date: 1/23/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
Instructor: Mitchell Bard, Ph.D.

This lecture will focus on contributions from Arab nations to American universities. Since 1986, more than $13 billion has been donated from Arab governments, individuals, and institutions. The largest donor is Qatar, which is controversial because of its support for Hamas and other radical Islamic groups. Saudi Arabia is the second largest contributor and equally scrutinized for its human rights record. Some have argued that the surge in anti-Semitism on campus can be linked to these donations. Is there evidence to support this contention? Critics of foreign funding also assert that it influences teaching and research to reflect the donors’ views. Is that true and, if so, what is the impact? Should universities take money from these sources, or does it compromise their integrity? These are some of the questions we will analyze in this lecture.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.

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