
Trump v. higher education
On Point | Podcast
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Negotiations and Tensions in Higher Education
This chapter examines the fraught negotiations between the White House and Harvard University regarding allegations of anti-Semitism and the pressure placed on higher education institutions. It discusses the implications of federal demands, the potential loss of tax-exempt status, and the chilling effect on international students and academic freedom. The chapter also highlights the growing dissent among university leaders against governmental interference, reflecting a complex landscape of compromise and resistance within elite universities.
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