"Trump's Academic Agenda: A Year of Turmoil in Higher Education As the Trump administration enters its final year, a growing list of controversies has engulfed the nation's colleges and universities. In 2025, the White House launched a concerted effort to push its conservative agenda through higher education institutions, sparking heated debates and protests across the country. From attempts to restrict free speech on campus to a push for increased funding for conservative think tanks, the Trump administration's campaign has left many in the academic community reeling. As the nation's top educators and policymakers grapple with the implications of these developments, one thing is clear: the future of American higher education has never been more uncertain."
Higher education saw many newsworthy developments during 2025, led by the Trump administration’s multi-front campaign to align the nation’s colleges with the president’s political agenda. Here are ten ...
