A plethora of executive orders, grant cancellations and threats have led to a massive shift in American universities. Regarded as some of the most elite institutions globally, and as bastions of free thinking, American universities find themselves at the forefront of a culture war. We take a look at how the Trump administration’s actions are impacting staff, hiring and faculty appointments at various universities. Ouster of presidents and changes in boards Several universities have seen a change in leadership post upheavals caused either by diktats from the Trump administration or pushback from conservatives. President of University of Virginia James E...