Consider This from NPR Who loses when Trump cuts funding to universities?
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Apr 2, 2025 The federal government is threatening to withhold billions from major universities, igniting concerns over academic freedom. Educators argue these funding cuts represent an attack on higher education, affecting not just campuses but also research and innovation. A philosophy professor shares his insights on the tension between universities and political pressures, while an academic leader highlights the broader implications for local economies and scientific progress. The stakes are high for both students and the future of education.
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Harvard Funding Review
- The Trump administration is reviewing $8.7 billion in grants to Harvard, alleging insufficient action against anti-Semitism.
- Other universities, including Penn and Columbia, also face funding cuts.
Threats to Academic Freedom
- Jason Stanley, a Yale professor, views the funding threats as a targeted attack on democratic institutions.
- He's leaving Yale for the University of Toronto due to these threats to academic freedom.
Impact of Funding Cuts on Research
- Federal funding supports crucial research beyond classrooms, including five major biological advances since 2000.
- These include CRISPR, CAR-T therapy, gene therapy, mRNA vaccines, and GLP-1 drugs.