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A new Atlantic essay argues American higher education is unraveling under compounding pressures: declining enrollment, skepticism about the value of a degree, financial strain on small colleges, political attacks, and now artificial intelligence disrupting both teaching and the job market graduates enter. Commenters are debating whether universities can adapt or whether the traditional four-year model is permanently broken.
- 2Commentary Says Cornell Reform Report Misses Trust Crisis▼Cornell’s University Reform Report Sidesteps the Real Reason Americans Have Lost Trust in Higher Education
A Cornell University report on reforming higher education is being criticized in conservative commentary for avoiding what the authors call the real cause of declining public trust in American universities. The Daily Signal argues the report sidesteps ideological issues driving skepticism of colleges. The piece adds to an ongoing debate over campus politics, accountability and how universities should respond to eroding confidence among Americans.
- 3Colleges Urged to Fight Gen Z Political Apathy▼Why is Gen Z politically apathetic, and how can colleges inspire civic engagement?
A growing debate is underway about why Gen Z shows signs of political apathy and what role universities should play in encouraging civic engagement. Commentators point to disaffection with institutions and barriers to participation among young voters, arguing that colleges can counter this through civic education, campus programming and opportunities for students to practise democratic involvement. The question of how to re-engage young people in politics is drawing attention from educators and civic organisations alike.