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University Leaders Unite Against Government Overreach in Education

4/25/2025

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In a powerful statement, over 360 university leaders, including prestigious figures from Harvard and Yale, united against what they deem "unprecedented government overreach" in higher education. They decried the manipulation of federal funding to sway university policies, championing academic freedom and urging for a safe environment for open inquiry, free from intimidation for students and faculty.

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In a powerful statement, over 360 university leaders, including prestigious figures from Harvard and Yale, united against what they deem "unprecedented government overreach" in higher education. They decried the manipulation of federal funding to sway university policies, championing academic freedom and urging for a safe environment for open inquiry, free from intimidation for students and faculty.