Live Q&A: Why Universities Are Worrying about Money in the Trump Era

US higher education has had a tumultuous year navigating the political, legal and financial pressures brought on by the Trump administration. The White House has sought to limit international students, freeze federal research funding and pushed a new tax on rich college endowments that could cost Harvard $300 million each year. This comes at a time of affordability concerns among many families facing high tuition and a changing federal student loan program. To discuss the latest, Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall speaks with Janet Lorin, Alicia Caldwell, Elizabeth Rembert about the challenges and opportunities colleges and universities are facing in 2026 — and will answer your questions. Stream our Live Q&A conversation on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. EST. While anyone can listen, Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team questions to answer in real-time. This conversation will be recorded and made available.