The last decade has seen profound unrest in higher education, comparable to the 1960s student movements. The early 2020s began with progressive activism on campuses, but recent years have witnessed a backlash with protests and debates around anti-Semitism post-Gaza conflict. American universities, particularly elite institutions, are under scrutiny for their political influence. Despite criticism, they remain essential for societal growth, impacting social mobility, sports culture, and the transition to adulthood. President Trump's administration has notably challenged these institutions, with widespread implications for society and communities dependent on them.
The past 10 years have been among the most tumultuous for higher education since the student movements of the 1960s. The 2020s began with a wave of progressive fervor that swept the nation and was especially notable on America's campuses.
Since at least the end of World War II, colleges and universities have been driving forces for prosperity, social mobility, and world-changing scientific innovation.
President Donald Trump's administration has made unprecedented attacks on America's colleges and universities, affecting degree seekers, faculty, and administration, as well as patients relying on universities' affiliated teaching hospitals.
There is no better time to look with clear eyes at the goals, accomplishments, and failures of these schools, as they shape how Americans understand the transition from child to adult.
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