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President Donald Trump over a blue map of the united states and the text of the education compact he had sent out.
President Donald Trump over a blue map of the united states and the text of the education compact he had sent out.

How Universities Are Responding to Trump’s Compact

October 24, 2025

The document would require signatories to make sweeping changes to policies and practices. A number of institutions have already said no, and more responses are expected.

A member of the Nobel committee holding up the prize as he announces the winners.
A member of the Nobel committee holding up the prize as he announces the winners.
President Donald Trump along with text from the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education that the administration released.
President Donald Trump along with text from the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education that the administration released.

What to Know About Trump’s Compact for Higher Ed

October 20, 2025

Nine universities were asked to give “limited, targeted feedback” on the proposal by today. So far, six have rejected the deal.

US President Donald Trump walks down a hallway in the White House.
US President Donald Trump walks down a hallway in the White House.

As Compact Deadline Nears, White House Meets With University Leaders

October 17, 2025

The meeting follows increasingly forceful pushback to the wide-ranging proposal, including a joint statement from 36 higher ed groups.

President Donald Trump displayed in front of text of an education compact he posted on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump displayed in front of text of an education compact he posted on Truth Social.

Deciphering Trump’s Compact Invitation to All of Higher Ed

October 15, 2025

Facing the possibility that more colleges could reject its wide-ranging deal, the Trump administration opened up the offer to more institutions. Whether any will sign is unclear.