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February 26, 2025View On Demand
At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists answered your questions about how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting colleges and their employees.
February 13, 2025View On Demand
President Trump’s first few weeks back in office brought a whirlwind of news and confusion to higher education. At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists explored what Trump’s first month portends for colleges.
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'Our Way Forward'
The university will overhaul student disciplinary procedures, increase on-campus policing powers, and place a department under administrative supervision.
Title VI
The possibility became more real on Friday, when Columbia University agreed to make changes in response to a letter from the Trump administration.
'An Unfortunate Precedent'
Legal scholars say the university would have a strong case to make if it wanted to use the courts to fight for its funding to be restored.
The Review | Essay
In 1931, Italian scholars were made to take loyalty oaths. Will that happen to us?
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What are you seeing, hearing, and experiencing so far?
Financial Fallout
Watching and waiting
Experts warn of a variety of ways his agenda could soon devastate — or bolster — colleges’ cash flow.
The Review | Essay
Decreased federal funding and fewer international students could cause belt-tightening.
The Review | Opinion
A 35-percent endowment tax would hurt students — and society.
'Worried and Horrified'
The pause is connected to an investigation into transgender athletes’ participation in sports. As of Wednesday afternoon, the university said it hadn’t heard anything from the federal government.
Mass Layoffs
As demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., researchers met across town to discuss the toll that drastic reductions at the agency would have on their work.
The Review | Opinion
Viktor Orbán came for me. Donald Trump is coming for you. Here’s what to do.
Defending a Profession
At a mass convening, DEI administrators described feelings of betrayal, fear, and courage.
Trump's Vision for Higher Ed
Strong-Arm Tactics
Targeting Diversity Efforts
Reporters to Follow
Learn more from — and share tips with — Chronicle reporters covering Trump and his administration’s impact.
Rick Seltzer, Daily Briefing newsletter
Megan Zahneis, Research and the workplace
Stephanie M. Lee, Research
Karin Fischer, International students and immigration
Essential Opinion From The Review
The Review | Essay
Here’s how the sector can find its footing.
The Review | Conversation
Steven Brint talks Trumpian dystopia, the administrator-activist alliance, and the role of higher ed’s political center.
The Review | Opinion
His first month was a nightmare for the sector. Here’s what he’s planning next.
The Review | Opinion
Worrying about “wokeness” is nothing more than navel-gazing.
The Review | Opinion
Americans are fed up, and not just people who voted for Trump.
The Review | Opinion
Trump’s first term landed a glancing blow. A second could yield a direct hit.
The Review | Essay
The sector isn’t prepared to defend itself.