MIT President Rejects White House Higher Education Proposal As 'Federal Interference'
Published on: Oct. 10, 2025, 9:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
MIT President Sally Kornbluth publicly opposed a White House proposal demanding universities align with Trump's political agenda in exchange for federal funding. The controversial proposal faced criticism for potentially limiting free speech and independence. University leaders nationwide express concerns over federal overreach in educational policies.
