Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze

New York Times
by Alan Blinder
March 16, 2026
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Professors nationwide are changing what they teach to avoid controversial subjects amid Trump administration scrutiny.

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Your college courses may become less diverse in content as educators self-censor to avoid political controversy.

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Professors across the country are modifying their curriculum and avoiding controversial subjects, even at institutions not directly targeted by the Trump administration. While Harvard faces the most scrutiny from the White House, educators nationwide are engaging in self-censorship and revising their grant applications.

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