Professors Criticize Trump Compact at Town Hall
Professors from East Coast universities urged institutions to reject President Donald Trump's contract, which offers benefits to schools that meet his political demands.
A town hall event, held by the New York Metro Coalition for Higher Education at NYU's Cantor Film Center, featured five panelists addressing over 100 students and faculty, including AAUP members from NYU, Columbia University, and Harvard University.
Speakers emphasized that while universities have withstood Trump administration demands, more aggressive action is needed to ensure academic freedom.
Multiple positive benefits
are offered to schools that meet the contract's demands.
Author's summary: Professors reject Trump's contract demands.