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- Public trust in higher education is declining, according to a Yale University committee, in a report released April 15, 2026.
- The report attributes the decline to high costs, unclear admissions practices, and inconsistent academic standards.
- It also cites concerns over free speech and notes that universities fail to define their mission.
- The committee says conflicting expectations, such as being selective and inclusive, undermine accountability.
