'We never got any pressure': Vanderbilt chancellor on compact from Trump on federal funds

Update on President Trump's pressure campaign on American universities. On October 1st, the Wall Street Journal reported details behind the Trump administration's proposed compact for academic excellence in higher education. According to the journal, universities that sign on to the compact will get quote multiple positive benefits, including substantial and meaningful federal grants, setting a letter addressed to university leaders. However, a message sent out on October 20th by Vanderbilt Chancellor Danie ...