The article discusses the substantial impacts of the Trump administration on colleges and universities during its first six months, particularly focusing on efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, cuts to research funding, and strict visa policies for international students. While some of these changes are facing legal challenges, they are currently shaping students' experiences, interactions, and feelings of safety. The report includes insights from students like A'shawna Smith at LSU, who sought to create a group for educating peers on their legal rights amidst these changes.
The first six months of the Trump administration have brought a hailstorm of changes to the nation's colleges and universities.
These changes are influencing how students interact, the support they receive, and their sense of safety in the nation.
Students on campuses throughout the country are noticing the effects of cuts to scientific and medical research, and aggressive policies for students with loan debt.
Smith and her classmates planned to use the award to recruit members and organize events around educating their peers on legal rights.
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