U.S. Education Secretary Urges Higher Education Reforms

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has called on university presidents and governing boards to reaffirm commitments to academic excellence and national service. She requested public statements by year-end 2026 outlining reforms to restore public trust, focusing on transparency and merit in admissions, free speech, open inquiry, and intellectual pluralism. This initiative aims to address growing concerns about higher education's direction and public perception.