Private Universities Face Threats To Academic Freedom Under Trump Policies

The Trump administration has initiated an ideological offensive against America's higher education institutions, targeting private universities, DEI programs, and international students and faculty. Harvard University has resolutely defended its academic freedom, despite the risk of forfeiting over $2 billion in federal funding. Conversely, smaller private colleges and historically Black institutions may be significantly more susceptible to political encroachment. Hazel Trice Edney, a Harvard alum and publisher of the Trice Edney News Wire, speaks with Christopher B. Bennett about this issue in this episode of the Rhythm & News Podcast.