The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump ’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American colleges. By late afternoon, the University of Virginia had already declined to sign, marking the fifth rejection since the initiative was unveiled. The meeting was first reported by The Associated Press. Education Secretary Linda McMahon framed the discussion as a step towards collaboration. In a post on X, she called for “renewed commitment to the time-honored principles that helped make American universities great” and expressed anticipation for continued dialogue with university leaders. McMahon highlighted the role of higher educat

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