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University of Arizona Rejects Trump’s Academic Excellence Compact
10/21/2025
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- The University of Arizona rejected the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
- President Suresh Garimella (University of Arizona) responded to Education Secretary Linda McMahon by emphasizing academic freedom and merit-based research funding.
- MIT and Brown University also rejected the compact.
- The Arizona Board of Regents expressed support for Garimella's stance.
- The final response deadline is November 21.
