Obama Calls for Universities to Stand Up to Trump Administration Threats
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Obama Calls for Universities to Stand Up to Trump Administration Threats

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Former President Barack Obama urged universities to resist attacks from the federal government that violate their academic freedom in a campus speech on Thursday. He also said schools and students should engage in self-reflection about speech environments on their campuses. “If you are…

Trump Administration Set to Pause 0 Million for Brown University
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Trump Administration Set to Pause $510 Million for Brown University

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Trump administration intends to block $510 million in federal contracts and grants for Brown University, expanding its campaign to hold universities accountable for what it says is relentless antisemitism on campus, according to two White House officials familiar with the plans. Brown…

As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block
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As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines In the early weeks of the Trump administration’s push to slash funding that colleges and universities rely on, grants and contracts had been cut and, in a few cases, researchers had been laid off. In recent days, the fiscal pain has come to…