Higher education has been under attack. Here’s a new way to fight back and help today’s students
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Today’s colleges face an uncertain future and need to be more relevant and more connected to the world of work to thrive.
The liberal arts, which have evolved throughout history to meet the needs of society and the state of knowledge, were created for the industrial era. They are badly dated and must be rethought to prepare students for the global, digital, knowledge economy in which they will live their lives.
Originally published: September 10, 2025
Author: Arthur Levine
Position: President
Institution: Brandeis University
Published by: The Hechinger Report