Trump administration asks colleges to sign 'compact' to get funding preference
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 10:31 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The White House urged nine top universities to sign a "compact" supporting President Trump's agenda, linking federal research funds to compliance. The document demands tuition freezes, international student caps, and governance changes protecting conservative ideas. Colleges agreeing would gain priority funding, intensifying a monthslong pressure campaign on academia.
