
'If You Can Keep It': Higher Education Funding
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Navigating Government Influence in Higher Education
This chapter explores the challenges universities face regarding government funding and compliance with federal policies, particularly through the lens of Columbia University's responses to pressures from the Trump administration. It discusses the implications of financial constraints on academic freedom and the compromises made by institutions to secure funding. In the context of political influences, the chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining educational autonomy and the risks associated with federal oversight.
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