Yale has a new mission statement. The university chose a shorter, simpler message this time.

Yale University has changed its mission statement following a critical report on restoring public trust in higher education. The new mission statement reads: 'Yale’s core mission is to create, disseminate, and preserve knowledge through research and teaching.' This change is one of the first clear actions taken by the university in response to the report, which was released on April 15 and outlined 20 recommendations. The report described 'widespread uncertainty about the fundamental purpose and mission of higher education.' Yale President Maurie McInnis formed a committee of 10 professors last year, which provided a harsh assessment of Yale's role in the public's negative perception of higher education institutions. The committee's recommendations were informed by hundreds of conversations and a review of over 300 sources.