24 Aug 2025, 00:28
Students are returning to universities in the USA under the pressure of Trump's administration
- Universities in the USA are facing new challenges due to Trump's political climate.
- Students are experiencing fear and uncertainty due to changes in universities.
- Administrations are forced to modify programs to prevent conflicts.
Students and faculty members, who are returning to US universities after summer break, are facing significant changes in the educational environment due to new policies of Trump's administration. At Colorado College in Colorado Springs, which initially sought to avoid attention from the government, the administration found itself under pressure due to the loss of federal grants and scrutiny from the Department of Education.
According to data, the university lost three major federal grants and has been subject to scrutiny through diversity and anti-Semitism programs. Universities across the country, including elite educational institutions, are also suffering from reduced funding and new restrictions on freedom of speech. Universities like Harvard and Columbia have already entered agreements with the government to preserve funding, agreeing to millions in payouts.
Students and faculty members feel an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. "We feel that the administration is under pressure, and we want to preserve funding," noted student Ava Nox. Meanwhile, faculty members are encouraged to be cautious in their research and interactions with students.
Tags: USA/Politics