The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favourable access to federal money. Universities were asked to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” committing them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses. It asks the schools to accept the government’s priorities on admissions, women’s sports, free speech, student discipline and college affordability, among other topics. Story continues below this adColleges that agree would also have priority access to White House events and discussions with officials. It was not clear how these schools were selected or why, and whether similar offers might go out to other colleges.