Douglas Belkin, a WSJ reporter specializing in higher education, delves into Columbia University’s significant concession to President Trump, triggering a $400 million funding crisis. He discusses the delicate balance between financial support and academic freedom, alongside increasing political pressures on campus. The conversation highlights rising tensions from protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, worries about anti-Semitism, and the chilling impact on student activism. Belkin explains how these developments reflect broader trends affecting universities nationwide.
