Do the left and right share a common interest when it comes to defending American higher education? As the Trump administration initiates unprecedented attacks on colleges and universities, some conservatives are standing firm in upholding the value of liberal education. This webinar features two of them — political scientists Jon Shields of Claremont McKenna College […]

In the short time since President Trump has taken office, higher education has been confronted with significant changes and challenges. From diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and the status of immigrant and international students to funding cuts and grant cancellations, little about higher education’s future seems certain. Students, faculty, staff, and administrators must all navigate […]

“The Universities are the Enemy” was the title of J.D. Vance’s speech at the National Conservatism Conference in 2021. Three years later, Vance is on the Republican presidential ticket. What does it mean for GOP leaders to call the nation’s institutions of learning and research enemies of the nation? This webinar will explore the complex […]