"Trump's Higher Ed Agenda: A Year of Turmoil in Colleges. 2025 marked a pivotal year for higher education in the United States, as the Trump administration launched a sweeping effort to reshape the nation's colleges and universities in line with the president's conservative ideology. From proposed changes to Title IX policies to a renewed push for campus free speech, the Trump administration's initiatives sparked intense debate and pushback from educators, students, and civil rights groups. As the nation's colleges grapple with the implications of these changes, experts warn of a potential chilling effect on academic freedom and a widening gap in access to higher education."
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 ...