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Universities Form “Mutual Defense Compact” Against Trump’s Political Interference

HeadlineApr 24, 2025

In more higher education news, colleges belonging to what’s known as the “Big Ten” alliance are establishing a “mutual defense compact” to fight back against Trump’s escalating “legal, financial and political” attacks on universities. Those who’ve already voted to sign on to the pact include Rutgers and the University of Michigan.

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