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Over time the regime began to change policy and sharply curtail academic rights and freedoms. The move was meant to isolate Belarusian higher education from outside influences and restore a Soviet-style control.
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State authorities attempted to force Rector Anatoli Mikhailov to resign; they solicited members of governance bodies to call for his dismissal. When governance bodies refused, state agencies made endless inspections, suspended licenses and, finally, ordered EHU to vacate its building.
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Every wave of repression against EHU caused large-scale public protests. The university’s faculty members, administrative staff and students stood up courageously in support of the fundamental values of academic culture.
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With widespread support in political and academic circles, it became possible to re-establish activities in exile in 2005. In preparing students for the challenges of international education, EHU rolled out pre-admission programs followed by undergraduate academic programs.
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In 2006 EHU was granted the status of a private Lithuanian university offering face-to-face education and low residence programs. The university continued to produce innovative research and publications.
