A newly launched Alliance for Higher Education announced a mission to shield colleges and universities from what organizers call government overreach, framing institutional autonomy as essential to academic freedom and democratic resilience. The alliance brings together trustees, presidents, and advocacy organizations concerned about political encroachments on campus governance. Leaders said the group will provide legal support, advocacy resources, and guidance for boards facing state or federal interventions. The announcement comes as governing bodies, trustees, and associations press for clearer norms around donor reporting, foreign gifts, and governmental scrutiny of curricular decisions. The coalition’s activity is likely to influence trustee training, counsel access for institutions, and national debates over institutional independence versus accountability.