Universities struggle to defend progressive policies in face of funding threats

Published March 20, 2025 4:43pm ET



Some universities are attempting to balance prioritizing inclusive policies and complying with civil rights laws as the Trump administration threatens to cut funding to their institutions. 

The Trump administration cut millions of dollars worth of funding to two Ivy League institutions it found in violation of civil rights laws this month, while another school in the conference hired a Trump ally as its top lawyer.

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