Amid major federal shifts, McMahon urges Va. universities to reform practices, restore public trust

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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As students prepare to return to class, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is asking Virginia’s college and university presidents and governing boards to review how they operate and make changes, with a specific focus on whether universities are delivering affordable, high-quality education while maintaining free speech, academic standards, and accountability to the public.

McMahon wrote in a letter to leaders concerned that public trust in American higher education has “reached record lows” and …

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