University professors and students led protests on campuses across the U.S. against what they say are broad attacks on higher education, including massive cuts to funding, the expulsion of international students and the stifling of free speech about the war in Gaza.
Demonstrators protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025/ (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Demonstrators protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025/ (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Berkeley alum Bethany Schoenfeld demonstrates against the Trump administration at her alma mater as part of the Education Day of Action nationwide protests, in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Berkeley alum Bethany Schoenfeld demonstrates against the Trump administration at her alma mater as part of the Education Day of Action nationwide protests, in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator puts on lipstick during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator puts on lipstick during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Cherish Lake, a Florida International University senior and hospitality major, participates in a protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on the FIU campus on a day of protests around the country in support of higher education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Cherish Lake, a Florida International University senior and hospitality major, participates in a protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on the FIU campus on a day of protests around the country in support of higher education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Students, educators and union members attend NUGW (Northwestern University Graduate Workers) press conference with American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter at National University, to take action to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Students, educators and union members attend NUGW (Northwestern University Graduate Workers) press conference with American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter at National University, to take action to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Students, educators and union members attend NUGW (Northwestern University Graduate Workers) press conference with American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter at National University, to take action to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Students, educators and union members attend NUGW (Northwestern University Graduate Workers) press conference with American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter at National University, to take action to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wish written messages hang on rope during a rally to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wish written messages hang on rope during a rally to oppose attacks on higher education and the repression of students and professors at Northwestern university in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A student waves an Israel flag out of a Columbia University window as demonstrators protest below on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A student waves an Israel flag out of a Columbia University window as demonstrators protest below on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Demonstrators protest outside the Columbia University campus on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York. Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Demonstrators protest outside the Columbia University campus on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York. Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator wears a sticker depicting President Donald Trump on her shirt during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A demonstrator wears a sticker depicting President Donald Trump on her shirt during a protest in Foley Square on the Day of Action for Higher Education, in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)