MIT rejects White House proposal to overhaul policies for preferential funding
NegativeU.S News

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made headlines by rejecting a White House proposal aimed at overhauling funding policies, a move that MIT's president argues would undermine academic freedom. This decision is significant as it sets a precedent for other universities still considering the proposal, highlighting the ongoing tension between government influence and institutional independence in higher education.
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