Staff ReportsIn today’s America, it seems that standing up for traditional values in education is a radical act. The Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence is a breath of fresh air, aimed at restoring integrity in higher education by uprooting divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Yet, the silence from our nation’s academic elites is deafening. Nine universities were offered the chance to join this bold initiative, but the silence from them is disturbingly loud.
Arizona, for example, had the chance to champion freedom of thought and reject woke indoctrination. But did they step up to the plate? No, they cowered and declined. This is just another case of liberal institutions being more concerned with appeasing the globalist mob than educating our future leaders. It’s time someone called them out on their blatant reluctance to embrace real diversity — diversity of thought.
The University of Arizona rejected the White House education compact Monday, with its president Suresh Garimella writing to the Trump administration that the university will compete on merit for federal https://t.co/sIrW2lHQMG
— Arizona Daily Star (@TucsonStar) October 20, 2025
Vanderbilt, escaping into vague dodges rather than standing firm, showcases this growing trend. They won’t give a clear answer. They hedge their bets, trying to cater to both sides, while ultimately serving their true agenda — maintaining the status quo that indoctrinates students in leftist ideology. It’s a strategic power play—keep everyone guessing while doing absolutely nothing to change the culture on campus.
These universities’ silence or outright refusal to commit to change speaks volumes. They are happy to keep sucking up taxpayer dollars while pushing agendas that do not represent true American values. This is liberal hypocrisy at its finest. They preach inclusion but shun viewpoints that challenge their narrow worldview. They claim to be open-minded but are the first to shut down differing opinions.
So, where does that leave students and parents? In a system rigged against them, where their values are under attack, and their opinions are censored. Why should American families have to foot the bill for institutions that no longer serve the interests of the nation? Perhaps the better question is this: When will these universities realize that education is not about forcing ideological homogeneity but about fostering true intellectual diversity that challenges young minds?
