A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) issues a sharp warning: political control over public universities is not just compromising academic freedom—it's actively driving talented academics away, mirroring the "brain drain" seen in nations with authoritarian governments.
The report, How University Governing Boards Can Protect the Independence of Colleges and Universities, identifies politically appointed governing boards and state legislative interference as the primary threats to the independence of U.S. higher education. The consequence, the report argues, is a self-inflicted wound that undermines the quality of teaching, research, and institutional global standing.
