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The Trump Compact

Colleges weigh the government’s latest proposal, which promises an edge in federal funding.

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From the College Matters Podcast

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Trump’s ‘Compact’ Is Freaking People Out
By Jack Stripling October 8, 2025
Under a proposed agreement, select colleges would co-sign the president’s vision for higher ed — or else.

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