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In three new sessions this summer. Chronicle experts will break down the latest developments from the Trump White House.
In this ongoing series, Chronicle journalists analyze the most important news developments emerging from the Trump White House.
Experts examine the compliance issues colleges should be watching for under President Trump. April 23, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
February 26, 2025View On Demand
At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists answered your questions about how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting colleges and their employees.
February 13, 2025View On Demand
President Trump’s first few weeks back in office brought a whirlwind of news and confusion to higher education. At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists explored what Trump’s first month portends for colleges.
Recent Stories
The Review | Opinion
The fine print could shape higher education for generations.
'Deeply Distressing'
Vahid Abedini, an Iranian scholar who began teaching at the University of Oklahoma in June, was arrested en route to an academic conference.
'What We Stand For'
The statement also comes amid several high-profile cases in Texas pitting academic freedom against political pressure.
Data
Higher education has long relied on H-1B visas. Now that President Trump has added a $100,000 fee for workers hired from abroad, bringing in this talent will come with a bigger price tag.
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What are you seeing, hearing, and experiencing so far?
Financial Fallout
Watching and waiting
Experts warn of a variety of ways his agenda could soon devastate — or bolster — colleges’ cash flow.
The Review | Essay
Decreased federal funding and fewer international students could cause belt-tightening.
The Review | Opinion
A 35-percent endowment tax would hurt students — and society.
'So Much Uncertainty'
The administration’s plan to cut millions in adult-education funding runs counter to its goal of addressing work-force needs, program leaders say. The government cites “dismal results.”
An Opaque Pact
Details are scant on how the U. of Virginia can satisfy concerns about its DEI commitments — a contrast with previous agreements between the Trump administration and colleges.
The Review | Essay
Universities built their defense on 20th-century precedent. Those arguments have become liabilities.
'Grade Integrity'
The desire for objective grades connects to broader ideas about merit.
Trump's Vision for Higher Ed
Strong-Arm Tactics
Targeting Diversity Efforts
Reporters to Follow
Learn more from — and share tips with — Chronicle reporters covering Trump and his administration’s impact.
Rick Seltzer, Daily Briefing newsletter
Megan Zahneis, Research and the workplace
Stephanie M. Lee, Research
Karin Fischer, International students and immigration
Essential Opinion From The Review
The Review | Essay
Here’s how the sector can find its footing.
The Review | Conversation
Steven Brint talks Trumpian dystopia, the administrator-activist alliance, and the role of higher ed’s political center.
The Review | Opinion
His first month was a nightmare for the sector. Here’s what he’s planning next.
The Review | Opinion
Worrying about “wokeness” is nothing more than navel-gazing.
The Review | Opinion
Americans are fed up, and not just people who voted for Trump.
The Review | Opinion
Trump’s first term landed a glancing blow. A second could yield a direct hit.
The Review | Essay
The sector isn’t prepared to defend itself.
