White House Floats New Rules for Colleges to Get Funding Edge

The Trump Administration has proposed new rules for top-tier universities to receive preferential federal funding. The proposed compact includes three key elements: 1. Capping the number of international students admitted. 2. Banning the use of race or sex in hiring decisions. 3. Requiring standardized testing as part of the admissions process. The Administration has sent letters outlining these proposed rules to a group of leading universities, suggesting that compliance with these terms would grant them preferential access to federal funding. The move is seen as an effort to reshape the policies and practices of these institutions, particularly in areas related to diversity and international student enrollment. The article does not provide further details on the Administration's rationale or the specific universities targeted. It remains to be seen how the academic community will respond to these proposed changes and their potential impact on higher education.