Trump’s Policies Impacting Colleges: Funding Cuts & Probes
President Trump's policies trigger college upheavals: funding cuts, civil rights probes (Duke, UCLA), policy changes. Colleges navigate expenses, research losses, and aggressive environment.
Northwestern University: Antisemitism Probe, Budget Cuts, and Faculty Resistance
Northwestern faces a Trump administration probe into antisemitism and navigates budget cuts impacting employees. Faculty resist potential settlements, deeming them 'ransom money'. Austerity measures are implemented.
NIH Funding Freeze: Research Grants Threatened
A proposed NIH funding freeze threatened research grants and treatments, impacting universities nationwide. Concerns arose over budget cuts and the agency's future, despite reversals. Key funding and research at risk.
Brown University: Research Funds Restored, Deal with Trump Administration
Brown University secures restoration of $510M in frozen research funds, agreeing to modifications including adopting specific definitions. No settlement paid. The agreement ensures Brown will continue to be the Brown.
Section 117: US Colleges, Foreign Funding & Compliance
US colleges face increasing scrutiny over Section 117 compliance for foreign funding disclosures. Trump & Biden administrations' approaches, potential penalties, and reporting challenges are examined. Stricter rules are coming.
Energy Dept. & Education Policy: Title IX Impact
The Energy Department's policy changes may impact Title IX protections in universities, circumventing typical education policy procedures and potentially affecting diversity and inclusion. Trump era.
Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts
Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.
Academia Under Threat: Uncertainty & Student Support
American academia faces uncertainty due to funding cuts and political pressures. Institutions focus on student support amidst instability and evolving regulations. International students are particularly vulnerable.
Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts
A court halted Trump administration's Education Department workforce cuts, siding with Democratic states. The ruling prevents the transfer of education responsibilities, citing potential impairment of statutory functions.
Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns
Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.
Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges
Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.
PhD Project Under Fire: DEI, Trump, and Diversity in Academia
The PhD Project faces challenges after DEI scrutiny and Trump-era policies. Loss of funding and members threaten its mission to diversify business school faculty amid federal investigations.
Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defending Academic Liberty
Harvard faces increased scrutiny and potential financial battles over academic liberty. Faculty pledge wages to support the university's defense against government intervention and protect academic freedom.
Harvard Sues Trump Over Funding Freeze, Academic Control
Harvard sues the Trump administration over a funding freeze, alleging attempts to control academic decisions. The university rejects antisemitism claims and defends research funding.
Student Visa Cancellations: Tracking Global Trainee Status
Tracking the cancellation of visas/legal status for international students and recent graduates since April. Many students and colleges are unaware of the terminations, creating uncertainty.
Harvard Foreign Funding Probe: Trump Admin vs. Universities
The Education Department requests Harvard to disclose foreign gifts/contracts, echoing Trump's scrutiny of university funding & international ties. Harvard contests claims of non-compliance with federal law regarding foreign contributions.
Harvard Under Fire: Visa Threats & Funding Cuts Over Antisemitism Claims
Harvard faces visa revocation and funding cuts from DHS over alleged antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiment on campus. The Trump administration demands documentation and threatens SEVP accreditation.