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The Trump administration has ushered in new challenges to academic freedom felt on Pittsburgh’s campuses. Some call it the most significant pressure on higher ed since the 1950s. Here’s a look back at six disputes ([link removed]) over what Pittsburgh scholars could do or say on campus.
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** What has Academic Freedom meant to you? ([link removed])
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** Philadelphia transit agency will use project reserves to avoid cuts. Pittsburgh’s might do the same. ([link removed])
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** New Pitt students housed in hotels or apartments ‘disconnected,’ but making the best of it ([link removed])
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** Pharmacies in Pa. can now give COVID shots. That doesn’t mean widespread access will follow. ([link removed])
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