MIT rejected Trump’s university reforms, and now Brown is under pressure to follow: Here is how the campus is fighting back

MIT has rejected the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” a deal linking federal funding to strict reforms. Brown University, also invited to sign, faces growing pressure from students and faculty to refuse. Protests at Brown highlight concerns over academic freedom, political neutrality mandates, and potential risks for international students. The compact demands changes in admissions, tuition, and free speech policies, sparking national debate over higher education governance.

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