Lewis & Clark, Reed and Willamette presidents join over 200 universities condemning federal action against higher education

UVa joins others condemning 'overreach'

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan on Tuesday joined more than 300 leaders in higher education from across the country condemning the Trump administration's actions to rein in universities and dictate how they operate.

Maine colleges and universities sign national letter responding to Trump attacks on higher education

The American Association of Colleges and Universities released a letter Tuesday in response to Trump administration actions affecting higher education. The presidents of Colby, Bates, Bowdoin and the University of New England all joined more than 100 other university leaders nationally in signing the letter aimed to act as a “unified defense of learning and higher education.” The statement titled “A Call for Constructive Engagement” stated, “We …

Paxson signs open letter condemning federal actions targeting higher education

President Christina Paxson P'19 P'MD'20 signed a public statement released on Tuesday condemning the federal government's recent actions targeting institutions of higher education. As of Tuesday evening, the letter has been signed by leaders from over 200 colleges and universities, as well as some educational associations.The letter was released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, which is an organization "dedicated to adva…

Lewis & Clark, Reed and Willamette presidents join over 200 universities condemning federal action against higher education

A week after Harvard University refused to comply with Trump administration demands, the presidents of Lewis & Clark College, Willamette University and Reed College are denouncing the cascade of federal actions that have thrown higher education institutions around the country into financial uncertainty.The three presidents signed onto a public letter released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities Tuesday morning, joining more …

Oregon college presidents join national move denouncing 'political interference' at U.S. colleges • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Jessica Howard, Chemeketa Community College president, tours the Willamette University campus with President Steve Thorsett in 2024. Both signed on to an April 22 letter from college presidents across the U.S. opposing political inference in higher education. (Photo courtesy of Willamette University)This article was originally published by the Salem Reporter and is reprinted here with permission.  Presidents of Willamette University and Chemeket…

U. of C. leaders warn of financial fallout from Trump administration moves

Five months after University of Chicago leaders laid out a four-year plan to close a $288 million budget deficit, recent actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration against higher education institutions have forced them to delay finalizing the fiscal year…