MIT President Rejects Trump Administration's Higher Education Compact Tying Federal Funding to Political Agenda

Oct 11, 2025 02:58 am CST

MIT's President Sally Kornbluth formally opposed the Trump administration's proposal requiring universities to adopt political positions in exchange for federal funding access, citing concerns about free speech restrictions and academic independence. Eight other universities face similar pressure as they consider the controversial 10-page compact that would reshape admissions, campus policies, and institutional priorities.