Yale Flags Higher-Ed Trust Crisis Tied to Tuition, Admissions, and Free Speech

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A Yale committee’s 58-page report says soaring college costs, opaque admissions, and fears over free speech and political bias have eroded public trust in higher education, noting a 2024 dip to 36% of Americans wanting a college degree and offering 20 recommendations—from limiting athlete/legacy admissions to boosting financial aid and protecting free speech—to restore confidence.
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