Harvard’s defiance of Trump’s ‘authoritarian incursion’ supported by 60 past and present college and university presidents

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Harvard president Alan Garber refused demands made by the Trump admin, which said it will freeze more than $2 billion in grants in response.

When it insists on controlling the admission of students, faculty hiring, and governance of a university, it is also threatening a prime source of the opportunity and economic prosperity of all Americans. We all know from Martin Neimoller’s haunting lament, this authoritarian incursion does not end with Harvard.Carol T.Wayne A.I.Mark A.M.L.L.Michael S.Leonard A.Daniel H.

Just over three miles from Harvard Square is the Boston Tea Party site where, in 1773, American patriots fought government tyranny.

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Author / Journalist: Former and current college and university presidents

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Education Colleges and Universities Politics Donald Trump Academic freedom Harvard First Amendment American Politics Trump admin Commentary Higher education Alan Garber Grants

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Published On: 2025-04-15 @ 21:30:28 (13 hours ago)

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