Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:24am on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Harvard University for standing firm against demands from the Trump administration to curb campus activism and diversity initiatives. After President Trump threatened to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding, Harvard refused to comply, defending academic freedom and institutional autonomy. University President Alan Garber stated that no government should dictate what private institutions teach or whom they admit. In a post on X, Obama called Harvard’s move “an example” for others to follow, commending the university for protecting intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate, and mutual respect amid rising political pressure. (PC: India Today)
