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By the Numbers: The Trump Administration’s Assault on Universities
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has moved quickly to weaponize levers of power in the federal government to attack free speech and academic freedom at U.S. colleges and universities. This has not unfolded in a vacuum; it is an escalation of efforts to exert political and ideological control over higher education that have flourished in many state legislatures for the last four years, and which are also still ongoing.
Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration
Harvard filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration, arguing its freeze on research funding is unconstitutional and “flatly unlawful” and calling on the court to restore more than $2.2 billion in research dollars.
New Initiatives Empowering Higher Education Leaders In Complex Times
Amid intensifying political and financial uncertainty facing America’s colleges and universities, UC Riverside and the University of Michigan have announced the launch of the Center for Strategic and Inclusive Governance. This national initiative for higher education helps university governing boards maintain their focus on student success, equity, and long-term sustainability.
Where Are the Boards?
Defending institutional independence means governing board members need to go on the offensive, Raquel M. Rall and Demetri L. Morgan write.