This shift does not signal a rejection of higher education. Instead, it reflects a demand for choice, clarity and relevance as young people are drawn to careers that evolve alongside innovation.
Scenarios are stories about the future, not predictions, that present what could happen in the future in a way that is coherent, plausible, and consistent.
Fairleigh Dickinson University President Michael Avaltroni is building a statewide network that spans a learner's journey from K12 to higher ed to the workplace.
2026 will favor community colleges that reinvent themselves to ensure institutional resilience, market relevance and programmatic alignment with workforce and community needs.
A compelling value proposition, rooted in purpose and amplified through storytelling, helps schools successfully navigate the rapidly changing academic landscape.
Catholic liberal arts colleges are adjusting to an AI-driven job market while defending the value of their human-centered education. Educators say skills like judgment and ethical reasoning remain essential as schools integrate AI.
