In a notable report from the Education Department, U.S. colleges have received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts and contracts, with significant contributions coming from countries like Qatar, China, and Saudi Arabia. Columbia University leads with over $1.2 billion in foreign funding, while other elite institutions, including Harvard, have also reported substantial financial support from nations deemed potential threats to national security. As the U.S. administration tightens enforcement on funding disclosures, this first-of-its-kind data underscores the growing reliance of American universities on foreign financial support.