""We need a NATO for universities. When one university is attacked, everyone commits to coming to their defense. We need less capacity of individual institutions to make decisions about where we should go in defending universities and more power in a system.""
""The compact that was being put forward ... it kind of came and went.""
The intensity of the Trump administration's attacks on higher education has diminished since 2025, allowing institutions to regroup. Kevin Carey noted a shift in focus, while Lee Bollinger advocated for a united defense among universities, likening it to a NATO alliance. He emphasized the need for collective action when one institution is under threat. Dominique Baker highlighted the challenge of representing diverse institutions, stressing the importance of creating a coalition that benefits all types of colleges, including community colleges and research universities.
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