Ted Mitchell

Ted Mitchell

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Ted Mitchell is the President of the American Council on Education, an organization representing colleges and universities in the United States. He is known for advocating for higher education and has spoken out against pressures on intellectual life reminiscent of the McCarthy era. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and has cautioned against engaging in confrontations that could detract from institutional goals.

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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, said it remains unclear whether Brown and other universities are clear of governmental pressure.

Brown University strikes agreement with Washington to restore lost federal funding
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-31
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Ted Mitchell criticized Trump's approach to education as demanding rather than seeking agreements.

Estilo de Trump, más de coerción que de acuerdo
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-07-14
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Ted Mitchell is the president of the American Council on Education and expressed his astonishment at the administration's tactics.

How the Trump Administration Has the Upper Hand Against Harvard
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-24
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Ted Mitchell of the American Council on Education called it an 'illegal, small-minded' decision.

Explainer: What Trump administration’s visa ban means for Harvard University and its students | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-23
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, called the latest action an 'illegal, small-minded' overreach.

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-22
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Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education, described Trump's decision as unilateral and misleading.

سياسة ترمب في خفض تمويل الأبحاث العلمية: بين الهستيريا والضرورة
Al Mada·IraqIraq· 2025-05-06
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American Council on Education President Ted Mitchell praised Harvard's decision to challenge the funding freeze.

Harvard lawsuit: Blandly titled law from 1946 may play key role in university’s claims against the Trump administration
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-25
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Ted Mitchell criticized the government's actions against Harvard as punitive measures taken before any legal judgment.

No ataque de Trump contra Harvard, a punição vem antes das provas, dizem analistas
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-19
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Ted Mitchell stated that Harvard's action was essential for other institutions to follow.

Por qué la resistencia de Harvard ante Trump es "de trascendental importancia"
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-04-16
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council of Education, stated that Harvard's action was essential.

Harvard’s decision to resist Trump is ‘of momentous significance’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-16
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Ted Mitchell stated that Harvard's refusal was important for defining the future of disputes between the government and universities.

Trump ameaça retirar isenção fiscal de Harvard e aumenta crise com universidades de elite
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-15
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, noted that Harvard's stand would inspire other institutions.

How Harvard’s pushback against Trump may embolden more US resistance | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-15
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Ted Mitchell comments on Harvard's resistance providing other universities with the opportunity to oppose government demands.

Harvard uskalsi asettua Trumpia vastaan, ja nyt siltä ollaan viemässä miljardeja
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-04-15
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, stated that the funding freezes have jeopardized science and research.

Trump administration halts $1-billion in funding for Cornell, $790-million for Northwestern
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-09
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Ted Mitchell stated that Trump's actions suggest a desire to eradicate ideas that the administration disagrees with in academia.

Tramp zaratio i sa fakultetima u SAD: Ucenjuje ih uskraćivanjem novca, a oni popuštaju pod pritiskom
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-03-21
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Ted Mitchell criticized the government's actions as causing significant damage to the Department of Education.

Trump assina decreto para fechar o Departamento de Educação
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-03-21
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, commented on the silence of university presidents.

Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-07
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