Brown Rejects Trump Offer Linking Education Funds to Compliance

Brown rejects Trump's offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom

Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments, saying...

Brown rejects Trump offer linking education funds to compliance

Brown University has rejected a Department of Education proposal offering priority access to federal funds in exchange for agreeing to terms that critics say target left-leaning ideology in higher education.

Editorial: Paxson’s rejection of the compact is a win for Brown and America

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Brown University Rejects Trump’s Offer for Priority Funding, Citing Concerns Over Academic Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments, saying the deal would curtail academic freedom and undermine the university’s independence. Brown is the latest university to turn down the proposal, which White House officials said would bring “multiple positive benefits” including “substantial and meaningful federal grants.…

Brown University Rejects Trump Compact: Here’s Why

Key Takeaways Brown University declines the Trump compact President Paxson warns it harms academic freedom Brown sticks to its earlier funding agreement Concerns include tuition freezes, foreign student limits, grading changes The university reaffirms its mission and independence Brown University Rejects Trump Compact Brown University made headlines by refusing to join the new Trump compact for colleges. University president Christina Paxson se…