March 28, 2025
The Chronicle of Higher EducationVolume 71, Issue 15Cover story
The Review | Conversation
Lee Bollinger on Trump, Columbia, and why capitulation won’t work.
Highlights
The Review | Opinion
Viktor Orbán came for me. Donald Trump is coming for you. Here’s what to do.
A Mixed Welcome
Christopher Rufo said the antiracism scholar would “no doubt find a receptive audience” at the HBCU. That hasn’t been the case so far.
The Review | Essay
‘Scholactivism’ alienates the public and degrades research.
Also in the issue
'An Assault on Academic Freedom'
A Trump-administration letter calls for tighter disciplinary measures over protests and antisemitism before negotiations on the planned cancellation of $400 million in federal funds can progress.
'Ripple Effects for Years'
Distributing millions of grants and loans can be made more efficient, but without enough people, experts worry that things will start to break.
'Are We Being New College-d?'
Scott Yenor, a conservative activist who now leads the U. of West Florida’s trustees, has made comments about women and Jewish people that have angered lawmakers — including some Republicans.
Finance & Operations
Proposals include raising the current 1.4 percent rate to as much as 35 percent and punishing colleges that serve high numbers of international students.
The Review | Essay
We are in the midst of a crisis of purpose.
Advice
Here’s what one expert wishes academics understood about how to work with state and local policymakers.
Advice
You will never be in a better position to ask for what you want from an employer than at the moment of the job offer.
