The turmoil at Harvard leading up to Claudine Gay’s resignation isn’t the first time politicians have felt emboldened to weigh in on university affairs.
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Critics and supporters of university presidents argue that last week’s antisemitism hearings before Congress reinforced existing concerns about colleges.
After Republicans grilled three university presidents on Capitol Hill, experts weigh in on the broader implications for public opinion and the politics of colleges and universities. The failure of three college presidents to clearly say Tuesday that calling for the genocide of Jewish people violated their campus policies quickly went viral on social media galling alumni, free speech experts and
Americans' trust in higher education is dwindling, with only 36% expressing confidence, citing cost, politics, and access challenges. Continue reading to find out more.