Pentagon Forms New Partnerships with Five Non-Ivy League Universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon is forming new partnerships with five non-Ivy League universities across the United States. These institutions include Louisiana State University, Liberty University, Tuskegee University, and Mississippi State University, marking an effort to engage with…
Baltimore, MD, September 30, 2026 —
The Department of Defense is expanding its engagement with higher education institutions by establishing new partnerships with five universities that are not part of the Ivy League. The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
This initiative aims to broaden the Pentagon’s collaborations beyond traditional research-focused institutions. The universities identified as new partners include Louisiana State University, Liberty University, Tuskegee University, and Mississippi State University. The summary provided does not name the fifth university participating in this program.
The partnerships are intended to foster a more diverse set of academic collaborations for the Department of Defense. Further details regarding the specific nature of these partnerships, including research areas, educational programs, or recruitment efforts, were not provided in the initial announcement summary. The timeline for the implementation of these new collaborations also has not been specified.
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