Beyond the Quad: University Leaders Fight Back
In this week’s newsletter, Harvard sues Trump's, and university leaders team up to fight back.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Joint Statement from University Leaders Condemns Trump
NIH to Halt Grants Over DEI And Boycotts
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Bridging the Divide: Universities Foster Dialogue Across Differences. Public discourse in the U.S. is more polarized than ever, with ideological extremes dividing communities, relationships, and democratic institutions. Addressing this challenge head-on, universities like the University…
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Op-Ed: Breaking the Silence and Addressing Mental Health in Black Men: Mental health remains a critical issue, yet for Black men, it is a topic often hidden and silenced…
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