Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned universities that they will lose state funding if they agree to a Trump administration proposal. The proposal ties federal funding to adopting conservative campus policies. This disagreement highlights ongoing debates over how higher education should be run in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to cut state funding to universities that accept a Trump administration compact.
- The compact encourages universities to adopt conservative policies related to admissions, gender identity, and diversity.
- Universities agreeing to the compact would receive priority access to federal funding.
- The proposal asks universities to limit international students and reinstate SAT or ACT testing requirements.
- Nine universities have been approached with this compact, including USC and MIT.
- Opponents believe the compact infringes on academic freedom and free speech.
- The White House claims the compact will protect conservative views and support scientific research.
- USC is still considering the proposal and has not made a decision yet.
