Fayetteville State Opens Nearly $70 Million College of Education

This story represents the politicization of federal agencies and the targeting of higher education institutions by administration officials. While Harvard is the named target, the broader attack on academic institutions and intellectual inquiry threatens all of higher education — including HBCUs that rely on federal partnerships, research grants, and the legitimacy of American academic credentials. When cabinet officials use government platforms to attack universities, it sets a precedent that could extend to any institution that challenges administration priorities.