The proposed NATO-like alliance for the 18 schools would allow them to share resources in case the president targets one of their members.

The faculty senates in the Big Ten Academic Alliance are creating a “mutual defense compact” to fight against President Trump’s ongoing attacks on higher education. The faculty senate

HOW ARE U.S. UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED? The U.S. federal government does not run any universities or colleges, nor does it accredit them. Instead, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, the education secretary "recognizes" various private educational associations,