Beyond the Quad: Campus Crackdowns

In this week’s newsletter, Trump escalates campus crackdowns, and Obama tells universities to stand firm against federal overreach.

Thursday, April 9, 2025

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Weekly News Roundup:

Federal Actions Threaten Higher Ed

Trump Escalates Campus Crackdown

Barack Obama to Universities: Stand Firm Against Federal Overreach

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