The Collision Between Politics and Academia
Behind the gears of American education, the collision between politics and academia has finally reached its boiling point.
Donald Trump’s second presidency has initiated titanic realignments that are shaking the foundations of elite universities, particularly Harvard. The changes not only impact American students but have shakes elsewhere in the world, challenging academic freedom, diversity, and the trajectory of education.
Let’s get into the new Trump administration policies and the impact they had on higher education.
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Major Policy Reversals Under Trump
Since Donald Trump began his second term, he initiated some totally massive education policies.
Firstly, on March 7th, his administration made the decision to cut federal research money by about $400 million from Columbia University. They did so as a way of combating anti-Semitism and protecting the students.
And then, on April 11, Trump’s administration directed Harvard to shake things up — switch leadership, reform admission processes, and stop recognizing certain student bodies. They blamed Harvard for letting…