Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new partnerships between the Pentagon and five non-Ivy League colleges and universities on September 30, 2026. The institutions involved are Louisiana State University (LSU), Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University, and others. This initiative is part of Hegseth's efforts to create a separation between the military and America's most prestigious higher education institutions.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Partnerships with Five Non-Ivy League Institutions
On September 30, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new partnerships with five non-Ivy League colleges and universities. The initiative aims to distance the military from traditional elite institutions.
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