Colleges and universities across the country are under intense pressure from the federal government, both financially and politically, and Rhode Island’s institutions of higher learning are no exception.

For the latest episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Globe Rhode Island’s Steph Machado sat down with Dan Eagan, the president of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, which represents all eight of Rhode Island’s private colleges. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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