Brown University declines Trump’s education compact over concerns about academic freedom, joining MIT in rejecting federal funding tied to political directives.
MIT has officially rejected a Trump administration proposal for funding that demanded reforms in higher education, citing independence and merit-based funding.
Nine U.S. universities face pressure from the Trump administration to sign a compact ensuring compliance with certain policies for federal funding access.
A coalition from the University of California is suing the Trump administration over funding freezes and attacks on academic freedom, claiming constitutional violations.