
Trump v. higher education
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Tensions Between Harvard and the White House
This chapter delves into the impact of political tensions on research funding at Harvard University, particularly highlighting the consequences of federal contract freezes due to the university's opposition to governmental demands. It discusses the broader implications of these funding cuts on ongoing research in critical areas such as drug development and neurodegenerative diseases, raising concerns about academic freedom and government influence in higher education. The narrative also explores accusations against Harvard and the government's efforts to impose conservative values in academia amidst the escalating conflict.
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