Hilary Burns

Hilary Burns, a higher-education reporter at The Boston Globe, and Karin Fischer, an international higher-education reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education, unpack the Trump administration's impact on college dynamics. They dive into how political pressures alter funding opportunities and institutional priorities, highlighting unique contrasts between elite and regional schools. Discussions also cover the challenges faced by international students, the potential financial fallout of enrollment declines, and the increasing politicization of university leadership.

Ilya Marritz and Hilary Burns, reporters at The Boston Globe, delve into the complex landscape of culture wars in higher education. They discuss 'The Harvard Plan,' exploring the unique pressures on elite campuses. The transformation of academic environments, the rise of political correctness, and challenges such as anti-Semitism are highlighted. Personal accounts of student activism reveal how identity politics shape experiences. They also tackle the impacts of recent affirmative action rulings on diversity, shedding light on the difficult balance institutions must strike in today's polarized society.