COLLEGE ACADEMICS
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This sub-page of my college search resources hierarchy includes articles from a wide variety of authors on academic programs at colleges and ways they are working to keep their offerings current. None of these articles are by me; my blogs on these topics are linked elsewhere in this hierarchy. I strongly encourage you to read all of these pieces, as there is a wide range of thought from many different kinds of experts included here.
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College Academics
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“Nearly 1 in 3 Harvard Varsity Athletes Concentrate in Economics ,” The HarvardCrimson: Mar 9, 2026. Note: A fascinating read. Learn about where your candidate campuses athletes focus their academic time if this is important to you.
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“History and Literature Department Announces ‘Urban Studies’ Track | News,” TheHarvard Crimson: Feb 19, 2026. Note: A new program to Harvard, many other schools have such offerings already. See if your candidates do if this discipline interests you.
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“UNT to offer buyouts, could cut academic programs amid budget shortfall,” The DallasMorning news: Feb 20, 2026. Note: Many colleges are in deficit and making cutbacks. Ask whether your candidates are.
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“UNT to launch new major in artificial intelligence to meet workforce demands,” TheDallas Morning News: Feb 19, 2026. Note: This isn’t the first major in AI and won’t be the last. Read the article for some of UNT’s plans. Follow this resource for news on other colleges and their efforts in AI and elsewhere.