Some universities, including Brandeis University, are responding by reshaping humanities programs to emphasize real-world skills, career advising and hands-on work experience.

For veterans, the smartest majors pair existing skills with strong job prospects—supporting both financial stability and a meaningful civilian career.

A new Quizlet survey of 2,000 U.S. Gen Z adults found that the generation defies common stereotypes, demonstrating ambition, strategic career planning and a strong focus on skill-building and professional development.

Consolidation is not the end of an institution's story, but the next chapter in higher education's long tradition of adaptation.