"Trump's Higher Education Agenda: A Year of Controversy and Change. In a year marked by escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the nation's higher education institutions, the president's efforts to reshape the country's colleges and universities have dominated headlines. At the forefront of this campaign was a multi-pronged approach aimed at aligning the nation's colleges with the president's conservative agenda, sparking heated debates and protests on campuses nationwide. From proposed changes to Title IX guidelines to increased scrutiny of liberal arts programs, the Trump administration's actions have left many wondering about the future of higher education in America. As the country looks back on the pivotal developments of 2025, one thing is clear: the landscape of higher education has been forever altered."
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 ...