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As Trump Targets Universities, Schools Plan Their Counteroffensive

Last updated: January 29, 2025 11:58 pm
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In light of a recent White House directive that has since been rescinded, the landscape for education and research funding in the United States has been thrown into uncertainty. President Trump and his allies have made it clear that they are not bluffing when it comes to their campaign promises to target universities. However, many well-known universities across the nation were already gearing up to push back against these threats even before President Trump returned to office.

While college presidents may not be eager to engage in public sparring with Mr. Trump and Vice President JD Vance, universities have been quietly mobilizing behind the scenes to combat potential tax hikes, funding cuts, and increased regulations. Some institutions have hired powerful Republican lobbying firms, while others are bolstering their presence in Washington.

In response to the looming threats, universities are tweaking their messaging and policies to deter policymakers who may see attacking higher education as a politically advantageous move. Rutgers University, for example, recently canceled a conference on diversity, equity, and inclusion after several speakers withdrew citing an executive order targeting the topic.

The Trump administration’s saber-rattling includes threats to endowments, federal research funding, student financial aid, diversity initiatives, and even the potential deportation of undocumented students enrolled in U.S. schools. In response, major universities have been ramping up their lobbying efforts, hiring lobbyists with ties to influential Republican leaders.

Endowment taxation has become a focal point of the administration’s attack on universities, with discussions of increasing the tax rate on large private university endowments. Schools are pushing back, arguing that such taxes would hinder their ability to support research and provide tuition assistance to low-income students. The potential impact of these tax hikes is significant, with universities like Wesleyan warning that they would have to serve fewer deserving applicants if forced to pay higher taxes.

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Universities are also on edge about potential cuts to federal research funding, with concerns that agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could face significant reductions. A recent pause on federal grant funding caused chaos for campus leaders before being blocked by a federal judge.

As universities navigate the uncertain terrain of the Trump administration’s policies, there is no consensus on the best approach to take. Each institution is finding its own way to defend against potential threats to their funding and operations. Despite the challenges, university leaders remain resolute in their commitment to protecting the integrity and mission of higher education in the face of political pressures.

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