The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to prompt universities across the US to commit to significant educational reforms. US Education Secretary McMahon recently sent a letter urging college leaders to pledge to campus reforms by the end of 2026. This push comes after several colleges rejected a previous ‘Compact.’ Notably, figures such as KU’s Girod, who assisted in crafting the letter, are advocating for a set of principles that higher education institutions should adopt. As the administration seeks a comprehensive overhaul of education, prominent institutions like MIT and Harvard are in the spotlight as discussions continue.