Live Q&A: Fight or Settle? How Elite Universities Are Dealing With Trump
Janet Lorin
Nathan Hager
Liam Knox
Elite US universities are facing unprecedented scrutiny as the Trump administration ramps up pressure through funding freezes and investigations, as well as with threats over international student visas and tax-exempt status. In response, Harvard is navigating a high-stakes legal battle to preserve its autonomy and financial stability, as other schools have rushed to cut deals with Trump. Bloomberg's Nathan Hager speaks with Janet Lorin, David Voreacos and Liam Knox in a Live Q&A on Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team questions in real time. This conversation will be recorded and be made available to listen and share.
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