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UA Faces New Federal Education Probe | Tucson News
The Department of Education, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, has dropped a new questionnaire on universities like the University of Arizona, demanding public pledges to teaching, research, and national service — a move seen as “Compact 2.0” with even more aggressive stances on admissions, hiring, and international students. Campus leaders, including UA President Suresh Garimella, are weighing responses amid rising tensions over academic freedom and federal control. Critics like Marcos Esparza warn this latest push lacks clear incentives or penalties but could still threaten funding. While UA…
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