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The White House has faced a flurry of rejections after inviting 9 universities to be the first signatories of its higher-ed compact

The White House has faced a flurry of rejections after inviting 9 universities to be the first signatories of its higher-ed compact
nation10/18/2025

The White House asked university leaders to provide initial feedback on the compact by Oct. 20, yet as the deadline approaches, none has signed on to the document.

The meeting with university presidents, first reported by The Associated Press, was an “important step toward defining a shared vision,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a post on X. She called for “renewed commitment to the time-honored pri... [6024 chars]