8legs: 92nd street y discussion

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‘This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.’ — Harvard Gazette

Garber warned that funding cuts and immigration controls threaten U.S. higher education and could drive talent abroad.
Garber emphasized that ending the government-university partnership would have wide-ranging implications for the nation.
The discussion linked U.S. research funding to national leadership and democratic vitality.
The event highlighted that AI will transform education and the workforce, requiring universities to adapt.
Garber pointed to international competition, noting Canada, Europe, and China attracting U.S. researchers.
The talk occurred during a panel at 92NY in New York focusing on universities, democracy, and the American future.
Garber acknowledged campus antisemitism and bias issues and noted reforms underway.
The discussion touched on expanding the fight against heart disease and other research areas with potential breakthroughs.
Garber stated his optimism about the university's role in society despite challenges.

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