College Presidents Are Right to Defy Trump’s War on Higher Education
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New survey data shows that Notre Dame’s legendary president Father Theodore Hesburgh’s wisdom for college presidents from 55 years ago is still relevant today.
“My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are easy; you don't make them because they are cheap; you don't make them because they're popular; you make them because they're right,” he advised.
Originally published: February 4, 2025
Author: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Position: President
Institution: Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute
Published by: Time