Sign here or lose billions: Trump offers colleges federal incentives for pledging loyalty to his campus agenda
The Trump administration is pressuring nine major universities to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence,” offering billions in federal incentives in exchange for aligning with its political agenda. The proposal mandates tuition freezes, gender-based sports policies, international student caps, and SAT/ACT requirements. Critics warn it threatens academic freedom, while some institutions cautiously consider participation ahead of a November 21 deadline.
The Trump administration is pressuring nine major universities to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence,” offering billions in federal incentives in exchange for aligning with its political agenda. The proposal mandates tuition freezes, gender-based sports policies, international student caps, and SAT/ACT requirements. Critics warn it threatens academic freedom, while some institutions cautiously consider participation ahead of a November 21 deadline.
