Many believe that what art and design schools teach is peripheral. But the serious business of today's economy has now circled back to these institutions.
Claiming many colleges and universities have "drifted" from their core principles, the Trump administration now expects higher ed leaders to pledge reforms by the end of 2026.
Half of all institutions that have announced closures this year are affiliated with Christian or Catholic denominations, according to this University Business tracker.
Academic scheduling is the engine of student success. If it's inefficient, it can delay learners' progress, drive up their debts and increase institutional expenses.
When higher education takes on real problems in real time, in addition to fundamental basic research, it can serve students, families and society in novel ways.