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More College Leaders Speak Out Against Compact but Don’t Reject It

October 30, 2025
Experts say the mixed messaging reflects confusion over the Trump administration’s muddled rollout of the agreement and a desire to keep all options open.
Campus images of Cornell and Northwestern Universities.
Campus images of Cornell and Northwestern Universities.

Northwestern, Cornell Still Working to Unfreeze Federal Funds

October 29, 2025

The Trump administration has used funding freezes as leverage in negotiations with universities as officials seek sweeping changes to campus policies and practices.

A building on the New College of Florida campus
A building on the New College of Florida campus
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.

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.

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.