INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
comply with new federal demands.The administration demanded Harvard dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, revise
hiring and admissions practices, and cooperate with immigration screenings for international students.Trump then suggested taxing Harvard as
a political entity, arguing the university no longer serves the public interest
Over Woke Activism and Antisemitism
(Photo Internet reproduction)Columbia, for example, complied with federal demands after facing its own funding threats
The administration claims these universities have shifted from academic excellence to political activism, prioritizing DEI and identity
politics over merit and open debate.Major corporations have responded by rejecting Ivy League graduates, citing concerns about their
Some professors argue that DEI initiatives erode merit-based evaluation and intellectual diversity.They say the campus culture now
suppresses dissent and prioritizes conformity over free inquiry
Conservative speakers often face disinvitations or protests, and student groups resisting the dominant ideology encounter administrative
obstacles.The educational environment at Harvard and similar institutions has shifted toward activism as the primary goal
Students often judge texts and ideas through the lens of current political orthodoxy, rather than understanding them in context.This shift
has led to alienation among students and faculty who do not conform, and many graduates emerge less prepared for leadership and innovation
Legislative pushback has grown, with 40 bills aimed at curbing DEI initiatives appearing in 22 states in 2023.Critics argue that only by
breaking up, reforming, or even eliminating these institutions in their current form can American universities return to their foundational
The outcome will shape the future of higher education and its role in American society.
