"It would compromise our academic freedom": Dartmouth becomes the latest to reject Trump’s higher education compact
Dartmouth College has become the latest university to reject the Trump administration’s higher education compact, citing threats to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. President Sian Leah Beilock announced the decision after consulting trustees, joining six other universities that declined the proposal. The compact sought policy changes tied to federal funding, including limits on international enrollment and academic standards.
Dartmouth College has become the latest university to reject the Trump administration’s higher education compact, citing threats to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. President Sian Leah Beilock announced the decision after consulting trustees, joining six other universities that declined the proposal. The compact sought policy changes tied to federal funding, including limits on international enrollment and academic standards.
