Villanova, PA – Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Villanova University in support of the Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon toured Villanova to learn more about their commitment to academic excellence, workforce preparation, and student success. During her visit, she met with university leadership and faculty to discuss innovative approaches to higher education, expanding opportunity, and preparing graduates to meet the demands of today’s workforce. “Our discussions today with Villanova’s leadership and faculty highlighted the incredible value of open dialogue in higher education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “By exchanging ideas on innovative academic approaches, we are learning how to better elevate local solutions that expand opportunity and strengthen workforce readiness.”
Background
On her Returning Education to the States Tour, Secretary McMahon is traveling to all 50 states to hear directly from teachers, parents, students, and community leaders about what is working in their communities and compile a toolkit of best practices to share with states across the nation. Learn more about Secretary McMahon’s Returning Education to the States Tour here.