In this episode of The Opinions, M. Gessen discusses the Trump administration's threats against major universities, notably Harvard, regarding federal funding. The administration has demanded changes in campus policies, including limiting activism and altering governance structures. Failure to comply could result in the revocation of significant federal research grants, highlighting a strategy that mirrors Soviet approaches to institutional control. This raises concerns about the implications for academic freedom and the integrity of educational institutions in America.
The Trump administration has threatened high-profile universities with pulling federal funding unless they comply with various demands, highlighting a governance approach reminiscent of Soviet tactics.
Harvard, facing demands such as limiting activism and restructuring governance, risks losing over $2 billion in federal research grants due to the administration's threats.
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