Community and technical colleges are "becoming the heartbeat of innovation hubs" around the country as they lean on industry to evolve.

One student set to graduate this spring has been unable to reach anyone about receiving her credential or accessing her transcripts to transfer elsewhere.

AI's cultural integration across offices and classrooms may lead more students and faculty to demand "emotionally aware tech."

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