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Elite Universities Defy Trump Administration’s Higher Education “Compact” Proposal

Multiple elite universities have rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “compact” that would require conservative-friendly policies in exchange for federal benefits. The American Council on Education joined the opposition, calling the proposal unprecedented federal overreach that threatens academic freedom.

Major Universities Reject Federal Higher Education Proposal

Four prominent universities have reportedly declined to sign the Trump administration’s proposed “compact” on higher education reform, according to sources familiar with the matter. The University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Southern California, and MIT have all announced they will not agree to the administration’s terms ahead of the initial October 20 deadline.