Vilnius University has no results in science, culture or teaching. Talented Lithuanians who deserve university education choose to study in other countries and stay there after graduation. How much money Lithuania is giving to Vilnius University each year? It is a secret. It is a lot. All of it is wasted. [1] The only plus to humanity from Vilnius University is invention of a replacement for Lithuanian word “a human – žmogus” with a stupid new feminine sounding word “žmoga”. The idea is that a men is not a human. Everybody in Lithuania cannot stop joking about this. If hormone-like chemicals chemically castrate us all [2], maybe we'll all be žmoga. But judging by Lithuanian women's demands for free condoms and abortions, not yet.
"President Trump on Monday said he was considering taking billions in grant money away from Harvard University and redistributing it to trade schools across the U.S., the latest salvo in his administration's campaign against the Ivy League institution.
"I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard, and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land," he posted on his Truth Social platform early on Memorial Day. "What a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!"
The announcement, which provided no further specifics, comes as Trump continues to apply pressure on Harvard as part of a broadside against what he calls "woke" ideology and antisemitism on college campuses. Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it was cutting off Harvard's ability to enroll international students before a federal judge temporarily halted the move.
Trump's plan would likely face further legal scrutiny, especially if Congress appropriated the grant money in question for specific purposes.
Harvard has been locked in a battle with the Trump administration since March, when the government said it was reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal funding over antisemitism concerns. Harvard filed a federal lawsuit against the government, arguing the Trump administration has violated the university's constitutional rights as well as due process.
The lawsuit noted the longstanding partnership between federal funding and university research, highlighting its historical success in improving American lives and fostering breakthroughs like drugs to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Neither Harvard nor the White House responded immediately to requests for comment Monday.
Trump's proposed redistribution of funds to trade schools -- rather than simply threatening terminating the grants -- could make a consequential funding fight more politically palatable. Both Trump and his 2024 Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, proposed alternatives to a four-year college degree during last year's presidential election. The price tag for college has ballooned even before Trump took office, including at public institutions.
Republicans have embarked on a broader push to reshape higher education. The massive tax and spending bill the GOP-controlled House narrowly passed last week contains large changes to the federal student-loan program. The legislation also would tighten Pell Grant eligibility for part-time students and expand it for students in short-term workforce programs.
Last month, Trump signed an executive order that he said would "modernize American workforce programs to prepare citizens for the high-paying skilled trade jobs of the future."” [2]
1. Lithuania provides financial support to Vilnius University through various channels, including scholarships for students, covering tuition fees, and direct funding for research and development. While a precise annual figure for the total amount isn't publicly available, here's a breakdown of the types of support:
Scholarships:
Lithuanian citizens and foreigners studying at Vilnius University can receive monthly scholarships, with the exact amount varying slightly depending on the number of days in the month.
Tuition Fee Coverage:
The Republic of Lithuania covers tuition fees for students, and this funding is directly transferred to the university.
Research and Development:
The government also provides funding for research and development activities at the university.
For example, international students on short-term exchange programs may receive a monthly scholarship of 910 EUR, and their tuition fees are covered by the government. Additionally, there are various scholarships and social disbursements available to students based on their social status and circumstances.
2. U.S. News: Trump Looks to Divert Cash For Harvard to Trade Schools. Gillum, Jack. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y.. 27 May 2025: A3.
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