US EditionUniversities that align with Trump policies could see grant funding advantage: Washington Post
Universities aligning with Trump administration policies gain competitive federal grant advantages while others face investigations and funding cuts, with $1 billion restored to Columbia after settlement.
- The White House is developing a plan to give federal funding advantages to universities that align with Trump administration policies on admissions and campus conduct.
- This initiative follows investigations and funding suspensions targeting universities like Columbia, Brown, and Penn for alleged civil rights violations and campus antisemitism.
- Under the plan, schools would affirm compliance with rules banning race-conscious admissions and adopt definitions of sex consistent with the administration's stance, while some have agreed to significant fines and oversight to restore funding.
- Ted Mitchell, who leads the American Council on Education, condemned the proposal as undermining institutional independence and the principle of merit, arguing that funding decisions would be based more on adherence to specific political beliefs than on actual qualifications.
- The shift suggests a move from individual investigations to broader enforcement through compliance pledges, which could impact university funding opportunities and prompt ongoing debate on academic freedom.
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White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies
The proposal has the potential to transform the government’s vast research funding operation, which has long awarded university grants based on scientific merit.
Universities that align with Trump policies could see grant funding advantage
A plan under development by the White House could see colleges and universities that pledge to adhere to the values and policies of the Trump administration at a competitive advantage for research grants, according to reporting by The Washington Post.
White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies - The Boston Globe
The White House is developing a plan that could change how universities are awarded research grants, giving a competitive advantage to schools that pledge to adhere to the values and policies of the Trump administration on admissions, hiring, and other matters.
Trump Would Favor Colleges That Align with His Policies
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