U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Issues National Call to Action to University Presidents and Governing Boards

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has urged university presidents and governing boards to reaffirm higher education's foundational commitments to academic excellence, research, and national service. The call to action requires every postsecondary institution to publish a public statement by the end of 2026 outlining reforms to restore public trust in higher education, addressing transparency in admissions, free speech, intellectual pluralism, and research integrity.