U.S. Education Secretary Calls for University Reforms on Admissions, Free Speech, and Affordability

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has issued a letter requesting colleges to publicly state their positions on issues including admissions transparency, free speech, viewpoint diversity, affordability, student outcomes, academic standards in the age of AI, research integrity, and prioritizing American interests by the end of 2026. This initiative marks a continued effort by the administration to reshape higher education.