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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump-Harvard fight shifts focus to trade schools
(NewsNation) — President Trump's suggestion that billions in federal funding be redirected from Harvard University to U.S. trade schools is an idea that appeals to Republican Congressman Kevin Hern. The representative from Oklahoma has co-sponsored legislation to broaden the use of tax-advantaged 529 savings accounts for technical and vocational programs. Hern says he himself benefited from vocational training during high school, which paved the way for his engineering degree. As for throwing taxpayer money at trade schools, he advises caution. Trump has 'Harvard Derangement Syndrome,' professor says 'We've got to make sure that these outcomes are people that are getting great jobs and not just people who are standing up businesses to get funding,' Hern told 'The Hill' Thursday. Trade schools offer training in high-demand fields such as HVAC, construction, electrical engineering and plumbing and are seen as an alternative for students who may not have the means or interest to pursue a four-year degree. Hern indicated he doesn't have a problem with higher education but said many students don't know what their professional path will be. 'Very few kids — and I say kids — that come out of high school know what they're going to do in four years. And that's why we see runaway student debt, only second to mortgages in America,' he said. His advice: 'Learn a skill, go to Harvard; learn a skill, go to the Naval Academy. Learn a skill and go somewhere. But learn how to make sure you can take care of yourself.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Harvard-Trump court battle — and polarizing debate — continue
(NewsNation) — Disagreements about Harvard University's policies continue, even as the academic institution gained a legal edge Thursday in its battle with the Trump administration over international students. A federal judge Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students, part of a wider fight between the president and the Ivy League school. Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong Brooke Goldstein, executive director of the pro-Israel Lawfare Project, faults Harvard for not cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security, which has sought information from Harvard about its international students. 'Having a student-exchange and visa program, being able to import students from abroad, is a privilege. It's not a right, and it comes with a lot of responsibilities,' Goldstein told 'NewsNation Now' Thursday. 'And No. 1 (in) that responsibility is transparency.' Critics have said Harvard has tolerated an environment in which Jewish students feel afraid in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The Trump administration has targeted international students whom officials say are supporting Hamas or working counter to U.S. foreign policy interests. Harvard history professor Maya Jasanoff said criticisms of Harvard's shortcomings have been overblown. She says the Trump administration is effectively trying to 'seize' control of the institution for political reasons. 'Transparency and the rule of law are vital to this country,' Jasonoff said, 'but what we're seeing here is a wild overreach that goes way beyond any recognizable rule of law for political purposes.' In his continuing fight with Harvard, Trump has frozen billions in federal funding and has suggested the university's tax-exempt status should be revoked. One Harvard professor, Steven Pinker, recently suggested the president may be suffering from 'Harvard Derangement Syndrome.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Does Trump have ‘Harvard Derangement Syndrome'?
(NewsNation) — Much like President Trump has said his critics suffer from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' a Harvard University psychology professor suggests the administration may be exhibiting signs of 'Harvard Derangement Syndrome.' Dr. Steven Pinker wrote an op-ed piece in the New York Times, published Friday, that says his employer has drawn outsize scorn from Trump, who has leveled several broadsides at Harvard in his second term as he accuses the institution of being a far-left bastion. A federal judge Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security's attempt to bar the university from enrolling international students. The administration also froze billions in grants to Harvard, and Trump has threatened the university's tax-exempt status. Trump actions against Harvard 'over the top': Pat Toomey 'They seem to be obsessed with Harvard,' Pinker, referring to White House, told NewsNation's 'On Balance.' 'We didn't try to get into the administration's sights, but they have taken a bead on Harvard.' Pinker noted he himself been a critic of Harvard and says it could have done more to prevent harassment of Jewish students during the Israel-Hamas war protests. But he said Trump ultimately is in the wrong. The president is 'imposing illegal, unconstitutional demands on Harvard,' Pinker said. 'He's the one who picked the fight. Harvard's just defending itself.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
