Regarding the Compact – MIT President
Regarding the Compact MIT President Sally Kornbluth October 10, 2025 Dear members of the MIT community,The U.S. Department of Education recently sent MIT and eight other institutions a proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” along with a letter asking that MIT review the document.From the messages I’ve received, I know this is on the minds of many of you and that you care deeply about the Institute’s mission, its values and each other. I do too.After considerable thought and consultation with leaders from across MIT, today I sent the following reply to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.Sincerely,Sally KornbluthDear Madam Secretary,I write in response to your letter of October 1, inviting MIT to review a “Compact for Academic Excellence in…
