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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMore than 150 Colleges and Universities Join Forces
More than 150 Colleges and Universities Join Forces
April 22, 2025 at 1:53 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 10 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2025/04/22/more-than-150-universities-join-forces/
The presidents of more than 150 U.S. colleges and universities have signed a letter condemning government overreach in response to the Trump administrations recent moves to seize control of academic institutions, NBC News reports.
The college leaders say they are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight, but oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.
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More than 150 Colleges and Universities Join Forces (Original Post)
applegrove
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Gee, if only the Florida universities and colleges had the courage to say that to DeSatan!
Enter stage left
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Raven123
(6,610 posts)1. Link to the statement
lindysalsagal
(22,682 posts)2. All institutions and companies must issue such objections.
Uncle Joe
(61,487 posts)3. Kicked and recommended
Thanks for the thread applegrove
applegrove
(125,766 posts)4. De rien Oncle Joe!
orangecrush
(24,315 posts)5. Good news
Wild blueberry
(7,592 posts)6. THAT'S how you do it!
Good!
My alma mater is on the list, hurray!
Thank you.
Enter stage left
(4,014 posts)7. Gee, if only the Florida universities and colleges had the courage to say that to DeSatan!

AverageOldGuy
(2,542 posts)8. A list?
Anyone have a link to a list of these brave souls?
mnhtnbb
(32,444 posts)9. Full letter and list of signatories
TexasTowelie
(120,314 posts)10. Sadly, my alma mater is not on the list.
The president may feel that it is too large of a risk to take such a stand and I've heard rumors of dissatisfaction of her job performance. I am disappointed that Southwestern did not sign the letter.