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Chronicle journalists delve into President Trump’s impact on higher education and what may come next. April 3, April 24 & May 8, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. With support from Google Cloud.
Experts examine the compliance issues colleges should be watching for under President Trump. April 23, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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.
Recent Stories
'Unmoored From the Law'
President Alan M. Garber said on Monday that he would not comply with demands from Trump’s antisemitism task force, which quickly responded by pausing dozens of grants and contracts.
'A Perfect Storm'
What’s it like to try to keep a federally funded research lab afloat when your institution has seemingly been singled out by the government as Public Enemy No. 1?
Walking a Fine Line
With President Trump expected to take aim at accreditation, one group pondered how to adapt at its annual meeting this week.
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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.
Policy Parallels?
Several of its policy changes were similar to those announced by Columbia University in response to demands from the federal government.
'Our Way Forward'
The university will overhaul student disciplinary procedures, increase on-campus policing powers, and place a department under administrative supervision.
'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.
Campus Activism
President Trump also said Tuesday that his administration would cut federal funding from any institution that allowed “illegal protests” to persist.
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.
