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Rufo Targets Elite Schools in Federal Funding Push

7/28/2025

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Christopher Rufo, a prominent conservative activist, is intensifying his campaign against elite schools, targeting all U.S. universities that receive federal funding. He reveals that the Education Department is contemplating a proposal that would mandate these institutions to implement conditions akin to those at Columbia University, aligning with President Trump's vision for higher education reform.

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Christopher Rufo, a prominent conservative activist, is intensifying his campaign against elite schools, targeting all U.S. universities that receive federal funding. He reveals that the Education Department is contemplating a proposal that would mandate these institutions to implement conditions akin to those at Columbia University, aligning with President Trump's vision for higher education reform.