College Presidents Condemn ‘Unprecedented Government Overreach’ by Trump Administration
11 presidents of Pennsylvania colleges and universities join more than 150 other educational leaders
April 22, 2025
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In a statement released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than 180 leaders of colleges and universities have condemned the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.”
The message – published as “A Call for Constructive Engagement” – marks the first time higher ed leaders have spoken out en masse about the political moment, according to information from the association.
“We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight,” the letter said. “However, we must oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”
“We will always seek effective and fair financial practices, but we must reject the coercive use of public research funding,” it adds.
Twenty-one (21) Pennsylvania presidents affixed their signatures to the letter:
“Our colleges and universities share a commitment to serve as centers of open inquiry where, in their pursuit of truth, faculty, students, and staff are free to exchange ideas and opinions across a full range of viewpoints without fear of retribution, censorship, or deportation.
“The price of abridging the defining freedoms of American higher education will be paid by our students and our society. On behalf of our current and future students, and all who work at and benefit from our institutions, we call for constructive engagement that improves our institutions and serves our republic.”
Only Temple University of the Commonwealth’s state-related institutional leaders signed the letter, though the president of the Association of American Universities (AAU) – the prestigious association of 71 top research universities in the U.S. and Canada – to which Penn State and Pittsburgh belong – did.
According to its website, the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.
The story has been updated to include 10 additional presidents from Pennsylvania colleges and universities that have added their signature to the letter
In a statement released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than 180 leaders of colleges and universities have condemned the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.”
The message – published as “A Call for Constructive Engagement” – marks the first time higher ed leaders have spoken out en masse about the political moment, according to information from the association.
“We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight,” the letter said. “However, we must oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”
“We will always seek effective and fair financial practices, but we must reject the coercive use of public research funding,” it adds.
Twenty-one (21) Pennsylvania presidents affixed their signatures to the letter:
“Our colleges and universities share a commitment to serve as centers of open inquiry where, in their pursuit of truth, faculty, students, and staff are free to exchange ideas and opinions across a full range of viewpoints without fear of retribution, censorship, or deportation.
“The price of abridging the defining freedoms of American higher education will be paid by our students and our society. On behalf of our current and future students, and all who work at and benefit from our institutions, we call for constructive engagement that improves our institutions and serves our republic.”
Only Temple University of the Commonwealth’s state-related institutional leaders signed the letter, though the president of the Association of American Universities (AAU) – the prestigious association of 71 top research universities in the U.S. and Canada – to which Penn State and Pittsburgh belong – did.
According to its website, the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.
The story has been updated to include 10 additional presidents from Pennsylvania colleges and universities that have added their signature to the letter
In a statement released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than 180 leaders of colleges and universities have condemned the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.”
The message – published as “A Call for Constructive Engagement” – marks the first time higher ed leaders have spoken out en masse about the political moment, according to information from the association.
“We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight,” the letter said. “However, we must oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”
“We will always seek effective and fair financial practices, but we must reject the coercive use of public research funding,” it adds.
Twenty-one (21) Pennsylvania presidents affixed their signatures to the letter:
“Our colleges and universities share a commitment to serve as centers of open inquiry where, in their pursuit of truth, faculty, students, and staff are free to exchange ideas and opinions across a full range of viewpoints without fear of retribution, censorship, or deportation.
“The price of abridging the defining freedoms of American higher education will be paid by our students and our society. On behalf of our current and future students, and all who work at and benefit from our institutions, we call for constructive engagement that improves our institutions and serves our republic.”
Only Temple University of the Commonwealth’s state-related institutional leaders signed the letter, though the president of the Association of American Universities (AAU) – the prestigious association of 71 top research universities in the U.S. and Canada – to which Penn State and Pittsburgh belong – did.
According to its website, the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.
The story has been updated to include 10 additional presidents from Pennsylvania colleges and universities that have added their signature to the letter
In a statement released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than 180 leaders of colleges and universities have condemned the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.”
The message – published as “A Call for Constructive Engagement” – marks the first time higher ed leaders have spoken out en masse about the political moment, according to information from the association.
“We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight,” the letter said. “However, we must oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”
“We will always seek effective and fair financial practices, but we must reject the coercive use of public research funding,” it adds.
Twenty-one (21) Pennsylvania presidents affixed their signatures to the letter:
“Our colleges and universities share a commitment to serve as centers of open inquiry where, in their pursuit of truth, faculty, students, and staff are free to exchange ideas and opinions across a full range of viewpoints without fear of retribution, censorship, or deportation.
“The price of abridging the defining freedoms of American higher education will be paid by our students and our society. On behalf of our current and future students, and all who work at and benefit from our institutions, we call for constructive engagement that improves our institutions and serves our republic.”
Only Temple University of the Commonwealth’s state-related institutional leaders signed the letter, though the president of the Association of American Universities (AAU) – the prestigious association of 71 top research universities in the U.S. and Canada – to which Penn State and Pittsburgh belong – did.
According to its website, the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.
The story has been updated to include 10 additional presidents from Pennsylvania colleges and universities that have added their signature to the letter
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