Would take quite an open revelation to ensure a turnaround with compensation! Sadly, I have to agree in the unlikeliness. Looking like those who support critical and free thinking are on their way to a more independent life - didn't realize the downsizing of western higher educational institutions started like this. Having said that, maybe we shouldn't be completely surprised knowing what we know when authoritarianism has raised it's head elsewhere - e.g. this recent example from Turkey: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38950906