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Seven of nine universities approached by the Trump administration declined a proposed 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which would have linked funding to policy changes such as enrollment caps and bans on race and gender considerations, signaling resistance to the administration's policy demands in higher education.
Most universities approached by the Trump administration to support a preferential funding plan have declined, with only the University of Texas showing potential interest, indicating widespread reservations among higher education institutions.
The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' to nine colleges, requiring them to adopt policies such as banning transgender students from restrooms and sports aligning with their gender, freezing tuition, limiting international students, and requiring standardized tests, in exchange for federal funds. Most schools have declined to sign, citing disagreements with the principles and concerns over academic integrity. The White House has held discussions with some institutions, but key universities like UVA and Dartmouth have also refused to sign, emphasizing the importance of merit-based funding and academic independence.
The White House's attempt to get nine universities to sign a higher-ed compact aligned with Trump's political priorities has faced multiple rejections, with universities citing concerns over academic freedom and government overreach. The initiative aims to promote conservative values and secure federal funding, but has been met with widespread opposition from academia and political figures.
The White House is engaging with five universities still considering President Trump's proposed higher-education compact, which links federal benefits to commitments that align with conservative policies, sparking widespread opposition from academic institutions and political figures concerned about free speech and academic freedom.
Several universities, including Penn and USC, are declining a Trump administration offer for federal funding that would impose restrictions on tuition, international student enrollment, and campus policies, citing concerns over academic freedom and government intrusion. The offer, known as the 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' has not been accepted by any institution, with some universities reviewing or providing feedback on it.
Two universities, MIT and Brown, have declined a White House offer for expanded federal funding in exchange for agreeing to policy demands, citing concerns over academic freedom and institutional autonomy, amid ongoing tensions between higher education institutions and the Trump administration.
The article discusses how recent films, novels, and series portray universities and humanities departments in a negative light, highlighting themes of narcissism, insularity, and decline, amidst ongoing debates about the relevance and integrity of higher education in America.
The Trump administration's new policies, including a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas and changes favoring older workers, threaten to significantly impact U.S. universities by increasing costs, reducing foreign faculty and graduate student recruitment, and complicating visa processes, potentially diminishing the U.S.'s attractiveness as a destination for top international talent.
California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly opposes a proposed Trump university compact, threatening to withdraw state funding from schools that sign onto it, citing concerns over academic freedom and the integrity of the education system amid political pressures.
Billionaire financier Marc Rowan played a significant role in shaping the conservative-oriented 'compact' for universities promoted by the Trump administration, using his influence and ideas to influence higher education reforms and policies.
The Trump administration is requiring universities to sign a 'compact' as a condition for receiving funding, though the article primarily discusses subscription offers for the Financial Times and does not provide further details on the compact itself.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will cut funding for universities that comply with the Trump administration's controversial 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which demands policy changes in line with Trump's education agenda, including tuition freezes, enrollment caps, and restrictions on diversity initiatives, viewing it as a hostile takeover of higher education.
The White House has requested nine U.S. universities to sign an agreement aligning with the Trump administration's higher education priorities, including tuition freezes, restrictions on foreign student enrollment, and bans on using sex and gender in admissions, with signed schools gaining priority access to federal funding.
The Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is expected to significantly impact US universities, especially research institutions like Stanford and Columbia, by increasing costs and potentially reducing international hiring and enrollment, which could hinder research and innovation.