Why Harvard might be forced to cave to Trump

No school can stand against the government’s limitless resources forever, says higher education finance expert Robert Kelchen. In this conversation with host Anne Kim, Robert discusses the current financial pressures facing universities, including threats to international student enrollment and the increase in the endowment tax included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act. Chapters00:00 The Impact of Trump's Policies on Ivy League Institutions04:01 Financial Pressures and Settlements in Higher Education06:46 The Decline of International Student Enrollment09:35 Cascading Effects on Smaller Colleges12:20 The Changing Relationship Between Higher Education and Government14:59 The Future of University Leadership17:38 The Political Landscape of Higher Education20:44 Advice for University Leaders in Turbulent Times22:53 The Supreme Court's Recent Rulings