A majority of employers remain confident in higher ed, with just less than half saying college degrees will become more important as AI advances.

Institutions can make support easy to explore without requiring students to admit they're struggling. Colleges should also frame outreach around everyday problems like stress, sleep and focus.

"Human-to-human" contact remains the standard at Franklin & Marshall College's redesigned career services center.

A growing number of states are building talent marketplaces that promise more flexible career and degree pathways.