Education Secretary McMahon Calls on Universities to Reaffirm Commitments and Restore Public Trust

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a national call to action to university presidents and governing boards, urging them to reaffirm higher education's foundational commitments to academic excellence, research, and national service. McMahon requested that every postsecondary institution publish a clear public statement by the end of 2026 outlining reforms to restore public trust, which has reportedly reached historic lows.