The Trump administration is orchestrating an aggressive campaign against federal funding for universities, spearheaded by a 'Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.' This initiative, which appears to have been prompted by last year's pro-Palestinian protests, seeks to impose stricter oversight and policies on universities, particularly focusing on Ivy League institutions. Notably, Columbia University has already agreed to several demands, while Harvard has resisted, resulting in the freezing of significant federal funds. The administration's actions may reflect broader ambitions to reshape higher education in line with conservative ideals, including the abolition of certain admissions practices.
The task force’s stated goal is to 'root out antisemitic harassment in schools and on college campuses', but is also targeting broader university culture.
Columbia's capitulation to the task force included tightening disciplinary policies and installing new oversight of the university's Middle Eastern, South Asian and African studies department.
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