Juliet Schulman-Hall

2 days ago | masslive.com | Juliet Schulman-Hall

A letter signed by college presidents pushing back against “government overreach and political interference” by the Trump administration has been signed by nearly 200 college presidents and higher education leaders nationwide. When the letter was released early Tuesday, it was signed by about 100 higher-education leaders, but nearly 100 more leaders added their signatures in less than 24 hours. Massachusetts college presidents make up 16 of the signatures.

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Juliet Schulman-Hall

Several Massachusetts college presidents are calling for “one voice” in higher education against “government overreach and political interference,” according to a Tuesday letter signed by over a hundred higher education leaders. In an environment where presidents have feared speaking up against the Trump administration, the letter is the first time current presidents have come together in large numbers to express their concerns publicly.

5 days ago | masslive.com | Juliet Schulman-Hall

Harvard University rejected demands by the Trump administration this week, sounding a rare note of defiance among higher education institutions — which have often stayed silent or capitulated when pressed by federal action. Some are looking at this moment as a potential turning point for higher education in an environment where most are still fearful of speaking up or fighting back against threats from the federal government. “We felt that there was less fear ...

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Juliet Schulman-Hall

Harvard University rejected demands by the Trump administration this week, sounding a rare note of defiance among higher education institutions — which have often stayed silent or capitulated when pressed by federal action. Some are looking at this moment as a potential turning point for higher education in an environment where most are still fearful of speaking up or fighting back against threats from the federal government. “We felt that there was less fear ...

6 days ago | masslive.com | Juliet Schulman-Hall

The U.S. Department of Education sent Harvard University a records request on Thursday, demanding that the institution disclose foreign investments. “As a recipient of federal funding, Harvard University must be transparent about its relations with foreign sources and governments. Unfortunately, our review indicated that Harvard has not been fully transparent or complete in its disclosures, which is both unacceptable and unlawful,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement.