💨 Abstract

Ken Beckley, an Indiana University alumnus, is wearing a Harvard cap in solidarity against government overreach at universities. Recent actions by the Trump administration and Republican officials in several states target higher education governance, aiming to reduce faculty and student influence. Efforts focus on critical race theory, diversity programs, and university boards, with Indiana, Florida, and Texas seeing significant changes. Critics warn of a political erosion of academic independence, while supporters argue that universities are too liberal.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff