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INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, pumps his fist as he finishes speaking at a campaign rally at the Ed Fry Arena September 23, 2024 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Trump is campaigning throughout western Pennsylvania today.

What Will Trump’s Second Victory Mean For Higher Ed?

Analysis

Senior Editor Sarah Brown led our coverage of the 2024 Presidential election. Here’s her thoughts about what to expect in a second Trump term.

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