In a troubling trend, universities are yielding to the Trump administration's pressures, compromising their values for federal funding. Columbia University recently agreed to significant demands, including a ban on masks and hiring security officers that can arrest students, following substantial funding cuts. More than 50 universities have hired Trump-aligned lobbyists in a reactionary measure. The administration continues its ideological strategy, evidenced by suspending funding to schools like the University of Pennsylvania over issues like transgender sports. Even prestigious institutions like Harvard are preparing for cuts, questioning the intellectual autonomy of these educational establishments.
Columbia University caved to the Trump administration's demands, banning masks and hiring security controlled by the administration—all for the reinstatement of $400 million in federal funding.
More than 50 institutions have hired new lobbyists since Trump was elected, indicating a shift towards accommodating the administration's demands and priorities in higher education.
The Trump administration's ideological war on higher education persists as evidenced by its suspension of $175 million in funding to the University of Pennsylvania over transgender athlete participation.
Despite having a $50 billion endowment, Harvard has implemented a hiring freeze in response to anticipated cuts, suggesting the broader challenge faced by universities in resisting federal influence.
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