Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education. None have signed on as the deadline approaches, and on Friday, the University of Virginia declined the offer. The White House has faced several rejections after inviting nine universities to become initial signers of the compact. The document requests that universities adopt commitments aligned with Trump’s political priorities, including eliminating race and sex from admissions decisions. The University of Virginia cited concerns about undermining research integrity. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was the first to decline, citing limits on free speech. More than 30 higher education organizations have urged the administration to withdraw the compact.