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New College ‘First in Line’ to Sign Trump’s Higher Ed Compact

New College of Florida wants to be the first university to sign the Trump administration’s compact for higher education, which...
An aerial view of the parking lot in Miami designated as the site for Trump's future presidential library

Miami Dade Fights Hearing on Trump Library Land Deal

The college is fighting to uphold a decision to transfer land to potentially be used for the Trump presidential library, a deal that critics say violated state sunshine laws.

University of Pennsylvania Locust Walk on campus.

Penn Releases Text of Compact Rejection Letter

On Friday, the University of Pennsylvania publicly released the letter President J. Larry Jameson sent to Education Secretary Linda McMahon...
Statue of Thomas Jefferson stands in front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia

What Did the University of Virginia Agree To?

One legal expert told Inside Higher Ed that the flagship institution essentially agreed to be bound by what was nonbinding guidance.

The words "We seek no special treatment..." in the sky over an image of the Dartmouth College campus.

Reading Between the Lines on Compact Responses

Universities that rejected the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education emphasized merit in their responses and highlighted core values in turning it down.

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

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.

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Jury Awards $6M in CSU Harassment Case

The California State University system must pay $6 million to a former official at Cal State San Bernardino who accused...
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UVA Settles With Justice Department

The University of Virginia agreed to a settlement with the Trump administration that will pause investigations over allegedly illegal diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.