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"Political Interference Endangering Higher Education": US Universities


Published on 2025-04-28 03:00:32 - NDTV
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  • More than 100 US universities and colleges, including Ivy League institutions Princeton and Brown, issued a joint letter on Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump's "political interference" in the education system.

The article from NDTV discusses a report by Harvard University highlighting that political interference is endangering higher education in the United States. The report, titled "Politics and Higher Education: A Threat to Academic Freedom," points out that actions by political figures, including former President Donald Trump, have led to a decline in public trust and increased scrutiny of universities. It specifically mentions the targeting of universities through funding cuts and investigations, which are seen as attempts to influence academic content and research. The report calls for universities to resist these pressures and maintain their commitment to academic freedom and integrity.

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[ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/political-interference-endangering-higher-education-us-universities-harvard-university-donald-trump-fund-aid-cut-8226619 ]