Higher Education Reform and Funding Restrictions in the US
During his second term, the Donald Trump administration is pursuing sweeping policies targeting higher education institutions, including funding cuts, lawsuits, the liquidation of the Department of Education, and visa cancellations.
In US President Donald Trump's second term, higher education reform has been targeted, with funding threats, legal processes, the closure of the Department of Education, the cancellation of international student visas, and strict measures against diversity policies beginning to be implemented.
Policy Shift Through Funding Threats and Lawsuits
The Trump administration has cut or restricted billions of dollars in funding to influence university policies on issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration policies. Many agencies, including the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, have issued decisions to freeze funding.
Process Involving Columbia and Harvard Universities
Columbia University signed an agreement agreeing to pay the government $200 million over three years to settle federal investigations. Meanwhile, a federal judge found the withholding of $2.2 billion in funding from Harvard University to be unlawful.
Liquidation Process of the Department of Education
For the Department of Education, which Republicans have long advocated closing, Trump instructed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to transfer powers to states and local communities. A judicial ruling has paved the way for the dismissal of Department employees.
Cancellation of International Student Visas
In line with goals to restrict immigration and prevent protests, the visas of certain foreign students who participated in demonstrations or committed offenses were revoked, and temporary restrictions followed by retreats were experienced in the status of thousands of students.