The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools, including Rutgers, over its DEI policies, and several major research institutions are preparing to lose millions in federal funding by freezing hiring and capping admissions. This all comes amid ongoing debate over how universities handled student protests and free speech on campus during the Israel-Hamas war, which led to high-profile congressional hearings. Hear the full conversation wherever you get the Studio 2 podcast, or watch on the WHYY YouTube channel. #FreeSpeech #HigherEd #DEI #CampusProtest