NYT
After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter
Monday, August 3, 2026
Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent an open letter to colleges after the administration did not pursue a formal compact with institutions of higher education. The previous year's compact proposal had offered research funding in exchange for alignment with the Trump administration's priorities. Details about the content and recipient institutions were not specified in the available information.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/us/trump-mcmahon-colleges-letter.html
