AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Navigating Compliance and Free Expression in Academia
This chapter examines Columbia University's recent compliance with Trump administration demands regarding federal funding and campus policies, highlighting the broader implications for higher education. It addresses the crisis of trust in academic institutions, the challenges to free speech, and the effects of funding cuts on scientific research and innovation. The discussion underscores the responsibilities of universities to foster a supportive environment for diverse viewpoints while navigating financial and political pressures.