The University of Texas (UT) is in discussions with the Trump administration over a proposed Compact for Excellence in Higher Education. The agreement links federal funding to tuition freezes, caps on international student enrolment, and adherence to strict gender definitions. UT officials have remained silent, while faculty and student publications express concerns about academic freedom. The decision may ultimately involve Governor Greg Abbott, with the White House requesting a signed agreement by Nov. 21, Axios reported.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/university-of-texas-considers-trump-compact-despite-concerns-over-academic-freedom-tuition-freeze-and-gender-definition-rules/articleshow/124812340.cms