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New Mexico鈥檚 two largest universities say they have received a letter from the Trump administration to American colleges, asking them to publicly address concerns over a set of hot-button policies by the end of the year.

The , signed by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, asks universities to address concerns about academic standards, admissions procedures and tuition, though it does not explicitly state the consequences for schools that do not answer.

In the letter, McMahon asks every postsecondary institution to 鈥渄escribe to the American public your commitments to rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research and national service鈥� and post these statements prominently on university websites.

鈥淚 know that there is no single template for academic excellence, and I hope we will witness a variety of institutional types, each with distinct missions and priorities, issue landmark declarations of purpose that will revitalize higher education in the years ahead,鈥� McMahon wrote.

The letter 鈥� sent Aug. 3 鈥� asks colleges and universities to take a public stand on admissions by ensuring decisions are based on 鈥渕erit,鈥� and 鈥渁chievement鈥� alone; the protection of free speech and a guarantee that 鈥渦nruly and violent鈥� protesters do not disrupt classes; a promise to conduct research that 鈥渟erves the American people鈥�; tuition pricing transparency; and 鈥渁cademic rigor鈥� in the age of artificial intelligence.

McMahon requests universities describe how they plan to protect academics from 鈥渇oreign influence鈥� and prioritize American interests while delivering programs that meet urgent workforce needs and 鈥渃ontribute to the nation鈥檚 prosperity.鈥�

Officials at both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University did not say whether they planned to respond.

UNM spokesperson Steve Carr confirmed the school had received the letter and was 鈥渞eviewing (McMahon鈥檚) request.鈥�

鈥淯NM remains firmly committed to academic excellence, open inquiry, research integrity and transparency. As New Mexico鈥檚 flagship university, we take seriously our responsibility to serve our students and communities, strengthen the state鈥檚 workforce and economy, and advance research and discovery that benefit New Mexico and the nation,鈥� Carr said in an email.

近距离内射合集 spokesperson Minerva Baumann said the university is similarly 鈥渞eviewing the letter and will determine whether a formal response is appropriate.鈥�

鈥淎s always, the university remains committed to its mission of providing a high-quality education, advancing research and innovation, serving New Mexico and the nation, and fostering an environment that supports academic inquiry and an open exchange of ideas,鈥� Baumann said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the New Mexico Higher Education Department said the agency is aware of the letter, but deferred questions to the state鈥檚 seven public universities.

The department 鈥渨ill continue to monitor federal correspondence in addition to supporting our higher education institutions, students, faculty and community members, steadfastly upholding our commitment to New Mexico,鈥� spokesperson Auriella Ortiz said in a statement.

The letter is the Trump administration鈥檚 latest attempt to reshape higher education after its failed compact last year between nine universities, including Brown University, Dartmouth College and the University of Arizona, asking the schools to commit to a series of demands before they could access federal funds. Seven of the nine schools publicly rejected the compact.

At a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, UNM Faculty Senate President Roberta Lavin said she hoped the university would consider faculty input when crafting its response.

鈥淭hese are really matters that faculty hold a right to review,鈥� Lavin said. 鈥淲e welcome the opportunity to work with the Board and the administration on this important issue.鈥�

Natalie Robbins covers education for the Journal. You can reach her at nrobbins@abqjournal.com.