'We look forward to more dialogue': White House meets universities still on the fence over Trump’s 'compact'
The White House met with university presidents to discuss President Trump’s proposed higher education compact, which ties federal funding to ideological and policy commitments. While Education Secretary Linda McMahon called for collaboration, several universities, including Virginia and MIT, have already rejected the deal, citing threats to academic independence. The standoff highlights tensions between federal oversight and university autonomy.
The White House met with university presidents to discuss President Trump’s proposed higher education compact, which ties federal funding to ideological and policy commitments. While Education Secretary Linda McMahon called for collaboration, several universities, including Virginia and MIT, have already rejected the deal, citing threats to academic independence. The standoff highlights tensions between federal oversight and university autonomy.
