Don’t let polarization undermine the vital role colleges play in the US
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Concerns about higher education are coming from every direction — the public, policymakers, even parents of potential students. Although the nation once broadly agreed on the value of a college degree, the subject has become a battlefield, often fueled by a fundamental misunderstanding of the facts.
Originally published: October 8, 2025
Author: Gary S. May
Position: Chancellor
Institution: University of California at Davis
Published by: Higher Ed Dive