Jonathan Zimmerman
Jonathan Zimmerman is an education historian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. A proud alumnus of Columbia University, he has expressed concern over the recent actions taken by the Trump administration regarding federal funding and oversight at Columbia, calling it a troubling precedent for government interference in higher education. Zimmerman has highlighted the chilling effect these actions may have on academic freedom and the integrity of university governance.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor of education at the University of Pennsylvania, says there is a contradiction and irony to the moves McMahon is making.
Linda McMahon is dismantling the Education Department — but first she’ll help make school ‘patriotic’ again
United States· 2025-09-27
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman called it a sad day for the university.
Columbia agrees to Trump's demands in attempt to restore funding
Guyana· 2025-03-22
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman called it a sad day for the university.
Columbia University agrees to Trump’s demands in attempt to restore funding - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-22
Professor Jonathan Zimmerman called it a sad day for the university regarding the government's actions.
Columbia University caves to demands to restore $400m from Trump administration | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-22