Amanda Friedman is a reporting intern at The Chronicle and a recent graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. She was previously a reporter and the enterprise editor of The Independent Florida Alligator, UF’s independent student newspaper. She also formerly reported for WUFT News, north-central Florida’s PBS/NPR affiliate, where she covered state politics and education. Her work has been featured in publications such as the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. You can follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @amandasfriedman or email her at amanda.friedman@chronicle.com.
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Shifting right
In 2020, 62 percent of them voted for President Biden. In 2024, 52 percent supported Trump — a swing of 19 percentage points.
Education Policy
Linda McMahon, co-chair of Trump’s transition team, led the Small Business Administration under his first term as president. She was selected over a slate of potential candidates known for their conservative activism.
Law & Policy
Stephen Miller, who was recently named deputy chief of staff for policy, has spent the last three years attacking colleges’ diversity-related efforts through America First Legal, a conservative law firm.
Decision 2024
The former president has promised to wield the executive branch more aggressively, including scrutinizing colleges.
Decision 2024
Even though the presidential candidates haven’t talked much about colleges, the sector still intersects with the election in important ways.
Finance & Operations
The University of Connecticut is reviewing low-enrollment programs amid a budget deficit — similar to what happened last year at West Virginia University.
Tussle Over Teaching
A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, believes his proposed seminar was rejected because of his pro-Palestinian views. His department says otherwise.
A Muted Celebration
Princeton Touted a Professor’s MacArthur Award While Also Investigating Her Pro-Palestinian Advocacy
Ruha Benjamin says the university wouldn’t use the quotes she gave for an announcement about the award, so she posted them on social media.
Austerity Academy
Leaders at regional public colleges say the decisions were painful but necessary. Professors fear there will be larger costs.
Shuttering a Sanctuary
You’ve seen the photos. There’s more to the story.