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If a three-year degree is controversial, what about a nine-month one?

Accelerated degrees have fired up debate on whether proficiency can be achieved faster than institutions have traditionally accepted.

Microcredentials get first-ever endorsement from accreditor

The Higher Learning Commission's endorsement marks the first time an accreditor has formally verified the quality of a third-party short-term credential provider.

Why three-year bachelor’s degrees are poised for more growth

Reduced-credit degrees have gained more traction in 2026 thanks to revised state regulations and continued guidance from accreditors.

How computer science rebuilds in the new age of AI

An unusual enrollment decline in computer science exposed real fears about AI job displacement—a problem every academic field will confront.

Why these leaders link interdisciplinary learning to improved outcomes

These institutions are blending curricula to expand students' skillsets and life experiences in the face of a rapidly changing workforce.

How Alvernia’s valuable connection with its city spurs academic innovation

Alvernia University has created at least three new academic programs in the past year in response to regional workforce demands, President Glynis Fitzgerald says.