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Northwestern Students Rally Against Trump's Education Cuts

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-18T10:59:12.883650+05:30

- On Thursday, Northwestern University students and faculty protested President Trump's attacks on higher education, demanding protection for academic freedom and international students. - Micol Bez, an international Ph.D. student, highlighted the fear among international students due to recent visa terminations by federal officials. - The rally, part of a national Day of Action for Higher Education, called for the university to shield personal information and provide legal support for vulnerable students. - Northwestern spokesperson Jon Yates stated the university supports free speech and is monitoring federal actions' impacts. - Despite efforts to comply with federal demands, Northwestern faces a $790 million funding freeze, affecting research and diversity programs. Source: [Chicago Suntimes](https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/04/17/northwestern-students-and-faculty-protest-trumps-campaign-against-higher-education), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/photos-day-of-action-protests-at-northwestern-and-uic/), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/federal-cuts-protest-uic-northwestern/), [Chicago Suntimes](https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/04/17/northwestern-students-and-faculty-protest-trumps-campaign-against-higher-education), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/photos-day-of-action-protests-at-northwestern-and-uic/), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/federal-cuts-protest-uic-northwestern/), [Chicago Suntimes](https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/04/17/northwestern-students-and-faculty-protest-trumps-campaign-against-higher-education), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/photos-day-of-action-protests-at-northwestern-and-uic/), [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/federal-cuts-protest-uic-northwestern/)

On Thursday, Northwestern University students and faculty protested President Trump's attacks on higher education, demanding protection for academic freedom and international students.
Micol Bez, an international Ph.D. student, highlighted the fear among international students due to recent visa terminations by federal officials.
The rally, part of a national Day of Action for Higher Education, called for the university to shield personal information and provide legal support for vulnerable students.
Northwestern spokesperson Jon Yates stated the university supports free speech and is monitoring federal actions' impacts.
Despite efforts to comply with federal demands, Northwestern faces a $790 million funding freeze, affecting research and diversity programs.

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