How 4 of Trump’s Policy Actions Could Impact Higher Education in 2025

The opening days of President Donald Trump’s second term have been marked by an executive order blitz. Trump has signed over three dozen executive orders — and counting — in less than two weeks.  Those directives aim to carry out many of Trump’s campaign promises, including tightening immigration, cracking down on student protests, and stamping out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Many of his early orders could have far-reaching impacts for colleges and universities, which have found themselves navigating mandates that are often unclear in their scope. Below, we’re rounding up four of Trump’s early executive actions and how they could affect the higher education sector in the year ahead.