University of California Head Sees ‘Dark Shadow’ From Trump Plan

The White House’s push to impose financial penalties on the University of California at Los Angeles threatens the broader state, said James Milliken, president of the University of California system.

“Taking action against UCLA’s research funding does nothing to resolve the real challenges we face,” Milliken said at a UC Board of Regents meeting Wednesday. “In fact it casts a dark shadow over our entire future, calling into question the viability of institutions and threatening the future of our state and our nation.”

The Trump administration has proposed a sweeping settlement with UCLA over allegations ...